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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.54, 1,396.53 and 763.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.54, 1,396.53 and 763.90 is: 1,053.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.54 : 1,396.53 = 763.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.54/1,396.53 = 763.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.54x = 1,396.53 × 763.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.54x = 1,066,809.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,809.27/1,012.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.60

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