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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.46, 1,593.80 and 762.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.46, 1,593.80 and 762.16 is: 1,052.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.46 : 1,593.80 = 762.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.46/1,593.80 = 762.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.46x = 1,593.80 × 762.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.46x = 1,214,730.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,730.61/1,154.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.21

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