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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.73, 1,563.12 and 765.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.73, 1,563.12 and 765.74 is: 1,150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.73 : 1,563.12 = 765.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.73/1,563.12 = 765.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.73x = 1,563.12 × 765.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.73x = 1,196,935.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,935.69/1,040.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.09

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