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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.77, 1,397.79 and 763.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.77, 1,397.79 and 763.70 is: 1,054.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.77 : 1,397.79 = 763.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.77/1,397.79 = 763.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.77x = 1,397.79 × 763.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.77x = 1,067,485.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,485.23/1,012.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.03

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