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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.63, 1,663.21 and 763.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.63, 1,663.21 and 763.45 is: 1,143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.63 : 1,663.21 = 763.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.63/1,663.21 = 763.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.63x = 1,663.21 × 763.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.63x = 1,269,777.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,777.67/1,110.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.29

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