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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.73, 1,610.28 and 763.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.73, 1,610.28 and 763.70 is: 1,149.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.73 : 1,610.28 = 763.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.73/1,610.28 = 763.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.73x = 1,610.28 × 763.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.73x = 1,229,770.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,770.84/1,069.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.61

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