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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.03, 1,979.08 and 763.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.03, 1,979.08 and 763.95 is: 1,145.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.03 : 1,979.08 = 763.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.03/1,979.08 = 763.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.03x = 1,979.08 × 763.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.03x = 1,511,918.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,918.17/1,320.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.37

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