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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.53, 1,866.36 and 763.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.53, 1,866.36 and 763.03 is: 1,052.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.53 : 1,866.36 = 763.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.53/1,866.36 = 763.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.53x = 1,866.36 × 763.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.53x = 1,424,088.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,088.67/1,352.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.91

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