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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.05, 1,866.97 and 763.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.05, 1,866.97 and 763.61 is: 1,053.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.05 : 1,866.97 = 763.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.05/1,866.97 = 763.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.05x = 1,866.97 × 763.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.05x = 1,425,636.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,636.96/1,353.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.65

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