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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.13, 1,776.54 and 763.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.13, 1,776.54 and 763.46 is: 1,053.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.13 : 1,776.54 = 763.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.13/1,776.54 = 763.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.13x = 1,776.54 × 763.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.13x = 1,356,317.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,317.23/1,287.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.76

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