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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.48, 1,594.73 and 763

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.48, 1,594.73 and 763 is: 1,052.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.48 : 1,594.73 = 763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.48/1,594.73 = 763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.48x = 1,594.73 × 763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.48x = 1,216,778.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,778.99/1,156.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.14

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