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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.74, 1,397.85 and 763.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.74, 1,397.85 and 763.88 is: 1,055.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.74 : 1,397.85 = 763.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.74/1,397.85 = 763.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.74x = 1,397.85 × 763.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.74x = 1,067,789.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,789.66/1,011.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.40

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