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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.11, 1,895.04 and 763.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.11, 1,895.04 and 763.34 is: 1,145.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.11 : 1,895.04 = 763.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.11/1,895.04 = 763.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.11x = 1,895.04 × 763.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.11x = 1,446,546.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,546.54/1,263.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.23

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