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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.51, 1,727.26 and 763.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.51, 1,727.26 and 763.25 is: 1,144.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.51 : 1,727.26 = 763.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.51/1,727.26 = 763.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.51x = 1,727.26 × 763.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.51x = 1,318,327.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,327.38/1,151.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.87

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