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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.12, 1,397.40 and 763.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.12, 1,397.40 and 763.96 is: 1,054.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.12 : 1,397.40 = 763.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.12/1,397.40 = 763.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.12x = 1,397.40 × 763.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.12x = 1,067,557.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,557.70/1,012.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.77

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