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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.87, 1,664.33 and 763.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.87, 1,664.33 and 763.45 is: 1,053.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.87 : 1,664.33 = 763.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.87/1,664.33 = 763.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.87x = 1,664.33 × 763.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.87x = 1,270,638.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,638.42/1,205.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.72

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