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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.15, 1,705.91 and 764.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.15, 1,705.91 and 764.12 is: 1,054.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.15 : 1,705.91 = 764.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.15/1,705.91 = 764.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.15x = 1,705.91 × 764.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.15x = 1,303,507.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,507.60/1,236.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.49

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