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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.44, 1,705.52 and 764.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.44, 1,705.52 and 764.48 is: 1,054.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.44 : 1,705.52 = 764.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.44/1,705.52 = 764.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.44x = 1,705.52 × 764.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.44x = 1,303,842.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,842.10/1,236.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.51

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