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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.48, 1,704.36 and 762.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.48, 1,704.36 and 762.98 is: 1,052.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.48 : 1,704.36 = 762.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.48/1,704.36 = 762.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.48x = 1,704.36 × 762.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.48x = 1,300,392.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,392.59/1,235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.54

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