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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.75, 1,705.30 and 763.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.75, 1,705.30 and 763.46 is: 1,053.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.75 : 1,705.30 = 763.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.75/1,705.30 = 763.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.75x = 1,705.30 × 763.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.75x = 1,301,915.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,915.99/1,235.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.55

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