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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.69, 1,725.30 and 762.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.69, 1,725.30 and 762.99 is: 1,142.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.69 : 1,725.30 = 762.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.69/1,725.30 = 762.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.69x = 1,725.30 × 762.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.69x = 1,316,386.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,386.65/1,152.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.01

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