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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.76, 1,705.14 and 763.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.76, 1,705.14 and 763.28 is: 1,053.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.76 : 1,705.14 = 763.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.76/1,705.14 = 763.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.76x = 1,705.14 × 763.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.76x = 1,301,499.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,499.26/1,235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.20

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