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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.33, 1,692.70 and 763.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.33, 1,692.70 and 763.65 is: 1,147.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.33 : 1,692.70 = 763.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.33/1,692.70 = 763.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.33x = 1,692.70 × 763.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.33x = 1,292,628.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,628.45/1,126.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.65

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