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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.21, 1,802.78 and 763.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.21, 1,802.78 and 763.38 is: 1,143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.21 : 1,802.78 = 763.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.21/1,802.78 = 763.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.21x = 1,802.78 × 763.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.21x = 1,376,202.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,202.38/1,203.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.78

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