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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.28, 1,663.50 and 763.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.28, 1,663.50 and 763.84 is: 1,053.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.28 : 1,663.50 = 763.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.28/1,663.50 = 763.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.28x = 1,663.50 × 763.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.28x = 1,270,647.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,647.84/1,206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.36

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