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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.86, 1,628.52 and 763.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.86, 1,628.52 and 763.04 is: 1,142.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.86 : 1,628.52 = 763.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.86/1,628.52 = 763.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.86x = 1,628.52 × 763.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.86x = 1,242,625.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,625.90/1,087.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.27

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