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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.78, 1,705.85 and 763.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.78, 1,705.85 and 763.75 is: 1,054.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.78 : 1,705.85 = 763.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.78/1,705.85 = 763.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.78x = 1,705.85 × 763.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.78x = 1,302,842.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,842.94/1,235.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.27

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