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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.63, 1,725.23 and 765.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.63, 1,725.23 and 765.43 is: 1,147.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.63 : 1,725.23 = 765.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.63/1,725.23 = 765.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.63x = 1,725.23 × 765.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.63x = 1,320,538.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,538.97/1,150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.67

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