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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.64, 1,776.39 and 763.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.64, 1,776.39 and 763.39 is: 1,053.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.64 : 1,776.39 = 763.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.64/1,776.39 = 763.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.64x = 1,776.39 × 763.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.64x = 1,356,078.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,078.36/1,287.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.15

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