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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.72, 1,630.08 and 763.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.72, 1,630.08 and 763.53 is: 1,145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.72 : 1,630.08 = 763.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.72/1,630.08 = 763.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.72x = 1,630.08 × 763.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.72x = 1,244,614.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,614.98/1,086.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.30

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