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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.03, 1,866.81 and 763.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.03, 1,866.81 and 763.62 is: 1,053.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.03 : 1,866.81 = 763.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.03/1,866.81 = 763.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.03x = 1,866.81 × 763.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.03x = 1,425,533.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,533.45/1,353.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.59

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