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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.06, 1,775.61 and 763.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.06, 1,775.61 and 763.08 is: 1,052.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.06 : 1,775.61 = 763.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.06/1,775.61 = 763.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.06x = 1,775.61 × 763.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.06x = 1,354,932.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,932.48/1,287.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.73

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