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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.25, 1,673.72 and 763.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.25, 1,673.72 and 763.02 is: 1,145.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.25 : 1,673.72 = 763.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.25/1,673.72 = 763.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.25x = 1,673.72 × 763.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.25x = 1,277,081.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,081.83/1,115.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.11

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