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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.74, 2,193.97 and 761.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.74, 2,193.97 and 761.00 is: 1,140.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.74 : 2,193.97 = 761.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.74/2,193.97 = 761.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.74x = 2,193.97 × 761.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.74x = 1,669,599.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,599.72/1,463.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.64

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