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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,072.23, 4,608.37 and 763.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,072.23, 4,608.37 and 763.73 is: 1,145.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,072.23 : 4,608.37 = 763.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,072.23/4,608.37 = 763.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,072.23x = 4,608.37 × 763.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,072.23x = 3,519,569.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519,569.39/3,072.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.61

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