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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.93, 1,705.91 and 763.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.93, 1,705.91 and 763.75 is: 1,054.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.93 : 1,705.91 = 763.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.93/1,705.91 = 763.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.93x = 1,705.91 × 763.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.93x = 1,302,886.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,886.41/1,235.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.18

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