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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.67, 1,786.61 and 763.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.67, 1,786.61 and 763.56 is: 1,053.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.67 : 1,786.61 = 763.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.67/1,786.61 = 763.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.67x = 1,786.61 × 763.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.67x = 1,364,180.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,180.11/1,294.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.69

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