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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.73, 1,590.94 and 760.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.73, 1,590.94 and 760.25 is: 1,048.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.73 : 1,590.94 = 760.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.73/1,590.94 = 760.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.73x = 1,590.94 × 760.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.73x = 1,209,512.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,512.14/1,153.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.35

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