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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.36, 2,993.78 and 763.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.36, 2,993.78 and 763.44 is: 1,144.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.36 : 2,993.78 = 763.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.36/2,993.78 = 763.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.36x = 2,993.78 × 763.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.36x = 2,285,571.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,571.40/1,996.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.87

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