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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.20, 1,631.76 and 763.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.20, 1,631.76 and 763.56 is: 1,053.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.20 : 1,631.76 = 763.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.20/1,631.76 = 763.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.20x = 1,631.76 × 763.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.20x = 1,245,946.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,946.67/1,183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.03

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