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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.92, 1,665.32 and 763.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.92, 1,665.32 and 763.76 is: 1,143.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.92 : 1,665.32 = 763.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.92/1,665.32 = 763.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.92x = 1,665.32 × 763.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.92x = 1,271,904.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,904.80/1,111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.88

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