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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.29, 4,265.04 and 763.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.29, 4,265.04 and 763.48 is: 1,145.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.29 : 4,265.04 = 763.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.29/4,265.04 = 763.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.29x = 4,265.04 × 763.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.29x = 3,256,252.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,256,252.65/2,843.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.24

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