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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.73, 1,925.55 and 763.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.73, 1,925.55 and 763.61 is: 1,144.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.73 : 1,925.55 = 763.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.73/1,925.55 = 763.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.73x = 1,925.55 × 763.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.73x = 1,470,359.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,359.61/1,284.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.49

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