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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.96, 1,761.55 and 763.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.96, 1,761.55 and 763.85 is: 1,144.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.96 : 1,761.55 = 763.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.96/1,761.55 = 763.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.96x = 1,761.55 × 763.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.96x = 1,345,565.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,565.33/1,175.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.22

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