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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.15, 1,737.65 and 761.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.15, 1,737.65 and 761.72 is: 1,051.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.15 : 1,737.65 = 761.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.15/1,737.65 = 761.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.15x = 1,737.65 × 761.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.15x = 1,323,602.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,602.76/1,259.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.19

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