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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.40, 1,704.26 and 763.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.40, 1,704.26 and 763.12 is: 1,052.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.40 : 1,704.26 = 763.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.40/1,704.26 = 763.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.40x = 1,704.26 × 763.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.40x = 1,300,556.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,556.64/1,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.74

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