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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.98, 1,592.66 and 761.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.98, 1,592.66 and 761.50 is: 1,050.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.98 : 1,592.66 = 761.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.98/1,592.66 = 761.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.98x = 1,592.66 × 761.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.98x = 1,212,810.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,810.59/1,154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.07

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