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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.63, 1,910.78 and 763.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.63, 1,910.78 and 763.63 is: 1,053.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.63 : 1,910.78 = 763.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.63/1,910.78 = 763.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.63x = 1,910.78 × 763.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.63x = 1,459,128.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,128.93/1,384.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.80

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