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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.89, 1,663.02 and 763.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.89, 1,663.02 and 763.35 is: 1,053.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.89 : 1,663.02 = 763.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.89/1,663.02 = 763.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.89x = 1,663.02 × 763.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.89x = 1,269,466.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,466.32/1,204.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.60

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