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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.52, 1,735.53 and 760.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.52, 1,735.53 and 760.18 is: 1,049.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.52 : 1,735.53 = 760.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.52/1,735.53 = 760.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.52x = 1,735.53 × 760.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.52x = 1,319,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,315.20/1,257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.14

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