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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.45, 1,704.24 and 763.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.45, 1,704.24 and 763.02 is: 1,052.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.45 : 1,704.24 = 763.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.45/1,704.24 = 763.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.45x = 1,704.24 × 763.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.45x = 1,300,369.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,369.20/1,235.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.54

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