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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.87, 1,394.96 and 763.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.87, 1,394.96 and 763.47 is: 1,052.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.87 : 1,394.96 = 763.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.87/1,394.96 = 763.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.87x = 1,394.96 × 763.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.87x = 1,065,006.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,006.29/1,011.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.51

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