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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.09, 1,591.57 and 760.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.09, 1,591.57 and 760.43 is: 1,048.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.09 : 1,591.57 = 760.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.09/1,591.57 = 760.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.09x = 1,591.57 × 760.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.09x = 1,210,277.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,277.58/1,154.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.69

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