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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.50, 1,510.98 and 763.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.50, 1,510.98 and 763.94 is: 1,053.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.50 : 1,510.98 = 763.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.50/1,510.98 = 763.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.50x = 1,510.98 × 763.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.50x = 1,154,298.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,298.06/1,095.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.67

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