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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.35, 1,835.69 and 763.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.35, 1,835.69 and 763.23 is: 1,053.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.35 : 1,835.69 = 763.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.35/1,835.69 = 763.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.35x = 1,835.69 × 763.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.35x = 1,401,053.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,053.68/1,330.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.15

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