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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.72, 1,605.78 and 763.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.72, 1,605.78 and 763.02 is: 1,143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.72 : 1,605.78 = 763.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.72/1,605.78 = 763.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.72x = 1,605.78 × 763.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.72x = 1,225,242.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,242.26/1,071.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.25

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