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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.58, 1,704.05 and 762.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.58, 1,704.05 and 762.55 is: 1,052.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.58 : 1,704.05 = 762.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.58/1,704.05 = 762.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.58x = 1,704.05 × 762.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.58x = 1,299,420.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,420.97/1,234.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.52

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