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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.92, 1,424.12 and 763

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.92, 1,424.12 and 763 is: 1,052.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.92 : 1,424.12 = 763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.92/1,424.12 = 763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.92x = 1,424.12 × 763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.92x = 1,086,603.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,603.56/1,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.99

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