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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.95, 1,535.34 and 763.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.95, 1,535.34 and 763.03 is: 1,052.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.95 : 1,535.34 = 763.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.95/1,535.34 = 763.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.95x = 1,535.34 × 763.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.95x = 1,171,510.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,510.48/1,112.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.62

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