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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.13, 1,735.94 and 760.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.13, 1,735.94 and 760.76 is: 1,049.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.13 : 1,735.94 = 760.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.13/1,735.94 = 760.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.13x = 1,735.94 × 760.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.13x = 1,320,621.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,621.99/1,258.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.67

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