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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.34, 1,737.78 and 762

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.34, 1,737.78 and 762 is: 1,051.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.34 : 1,737.78 = 762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.34/1,737.78 = 762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.34x = 1,737.78 × 762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.34x = 1,324,188.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,188.36/1,259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.49

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