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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.51, 1,418.48 and 763.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.51, 1,418.48 and 763.03 is: 1,052.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.51 : 1,418.48 = 763.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.51/1,418.48 = 763.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.51x = 1,418.48 × 763.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.51x = 1,082,342.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,342.79/1,028.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.34

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