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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.32, 1,759.77 and 763.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.32, 1,759.77 and 763.43 is: 1,143.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.32 : 1,759.77 = 763.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.32/1,759.77 = 763.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.32x = 1,759.77 × 763.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.32x = 1,343,461.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,461.21/1,175.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.06

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