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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.21, 1,727.55 and 762.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.21, 1,727.55 and 762.03 is: 1,141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.21 : 1,727.55 = 762.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.21/1,727.55 = 762.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.21x = 1,727.55 × 762.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.21x = 1,316,444.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,444.93/1,153.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.55

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