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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.17, 1,592.02 and 760.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.17, 1,592.02 and 760.88 is: 1,050.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.17 : 1,592.02 = 760.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.17/1,592.02 = 760.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.17x = 1,592.02 × 760.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.17x = 1,211,332.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,332.15/1,153.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.44

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