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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.43, 1,737.15 and 761.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.43, 1,737.15 and 761.21 is: 1,049.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.43 : 1,737.15 = 761.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.43/1,737.15 = 761.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.43x = 1,737.15 × 761.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.43x = 1,322,327.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,327.27/1,259.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.94

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