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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.63, 1,730.32 and 763.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.63, 1,730.32 and 763.99 is: 1,144.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.63 : 1,730.32 = 763.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.63/1,730.32 = 763.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.63x = 1,730.32 × 763.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.63x = 1,321,947.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,947.18/1,154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.91

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