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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,075.26, 4,612.90 and 766.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,075.26, 4,612.90 and 766.76 is: 1,150.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,075.26 : 4,612.90 = 766.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,075.26/4,612.90 = 766.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,075.26x = 4,612.90 × 766.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,075.26x = 3,536,987.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536,987.20/3,075.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.14

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