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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.23, 1,569.36 and 763.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.23, 1,569.36 and 763.63 is: 1,053.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.23 : 1,569.36 = 763.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.23/1,569.36 = 763.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.23x = 1,569.36 × 763.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.23x = 1,198,410.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,410.38/1,137.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.80

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