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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.75, 1,735.74 and 760.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.75, 1,735.74 and 760.37 is: 1,049.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.75 : 1,735.74 = 760.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.75/1,735.74 = 760.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.75x = 1,735.74 × 760.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.75x = 1,319,795.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,795.95/1,257.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.33

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