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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.81, 1,694.96 and 763.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.81, 1,694.96 and 763.03 is: 1,052.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.81 : 1,694.96 = 763.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.81/1,694.96 = 763.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.81x = 1,694.96 × 763.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.81x = 1,293,301.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,301.51/1,228.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.48

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