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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.36, 1,735.04 and 760.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.36, 1,735.04 and 760.08 is: 1,048.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.36 : 1,735.04 = 760.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.36/1,735.04 = 760.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.36x = 1,735.04 × 760.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.36x = 1,318,769.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,769.20/1,257.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.84

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