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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.62, 1,786.59 and 763.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.62, 1,786.59 and 763.62 is: 1,053.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.62 : 1,786.59 = 763.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.62/1,786.59 = 763.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.62x = 1,786.59 × 763.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.62x = 1,364,275.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,275.86/1,294.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.80

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