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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.72, 1,706.52 and 764.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.72, 1,706.52 and 764.72 is: 1,055.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.72 : 1,706.52 = 764.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.72/1,706.52 = 764.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.72x = 1,706.52 × 764.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.72x = 1,305,009.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,009.97/1,236.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.22

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