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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.42, 1,592.37 and 761.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.42, 1,592.37 and 761.58 is: 1,051.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.42 : 1,592.37 = 761.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.42/1,592.37 = 761.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.42x = 1,592.37 × 761.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.42x = 1,212,709.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,709.18/1,153.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.41

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