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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.25, 1,606.76 and 764.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.25, 1,606.76 and 764.13 is: 1,143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.25 : 1,606.76 = 764.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.25/1,606.76 = 764.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.25x = 1,606.76 × 764.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.25x = 1,227,769.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,769.70/1,073.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.97

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