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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.22, 1,785.89 and 763.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.22, 1,785.89 and 763.11 is: 1,053.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.22 : 1,785.89 = 763.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.22/1,785.89 = 763.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.22x = 1,785.89 × 763.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.22x = 1,362,826.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,826.70/1,294.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.01

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