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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.80, 1,692.92 and 763.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.80, 1,692.92 and 763.50 is: 1,145.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.80 : 1,692.92 = 763.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.80/1,692.92 = 763.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.80x = 1,692.92 × 763.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.80x = 1,292,544.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,544.42/1,128.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.06

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