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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.30, 1,776.72 and 763.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.30, 1,776.72 and 763.62 is: 1,053.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.30 : 1,776.72 = 763.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.30/1,776.72 = 763.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.30x = 1,776.72 × 763.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.30x = 1,356,738.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,738.93/1,287.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.94

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