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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.43, 1,595.91 and 763.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.43, 1,595.91 and 763.16 is: 1,053.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.43 : 1,595.91 = 763.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.43/1,595.91 = 763.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.43x = 1,595.91 × 763.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.43x = 1,217,934.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,934.68/1,156.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.18

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