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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.33, 1,592.66 and 761.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.33, 1,592.66 and 761.67 is: 1,049.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.33 : 1,592.66 = 761.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.33/1,592.66 = 761.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.33x = 1,592.66 × 761.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.33x = 1,213,083.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,083.25/1,155.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.99

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