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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.32, 1,735.28 and 760.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.32, 1,735.28 and 760.11 is: 1,049.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.32 : 1,735.28 = 760.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.32/1,735.28 = 760.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.32x = 1,735.28 × 760.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.32x = 1,318,999.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,999.88/1,257.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.06

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