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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.55, 1,704.56 and 763.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.55, 1,704.56 and 763.11 is: 1,052.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.55 : 1,704.56 = 763.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.55/1,704.56 = 763.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.55x = 1,704.56 × 763.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.55x = 1,300,762.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,762.97/1,235.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.78

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