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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.68, 4,607.55 and 763.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.68, 4,607.55 and 763.18 is: 1,144.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.68 : 4,607.55 = 763.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.68/4,607.55 = 763.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.68x = 4,607.55 × 763.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.68x = 3,516,390.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516,390.01/3,071.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.78

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