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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.69, 1,802.25 and 763.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.69, 1,802.25 and 763.29 is: 1,145.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.69 : 1,802.25 = 763.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.69/1,802.25 = 763.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.69x = 1,802.25 × 763.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.69x = 1,375,639.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,639.40/1,200.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.71

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