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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.32, 1,838.90 and 763.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.32, 1,838.90 and 763.77 is: 1,146.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.32 : 1,838.90 = 763.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.32/1,838.90 = 763.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.32x = 1,838.90 × 763.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.32x = 1,404,496.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,496.65/1,225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.23

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