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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.48, 1,738.12 and 762.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.48, 1,738.12 and 762.21 is: 1,051.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.48 : 1,738.12 = 762.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.48/1,738.12 = 762.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.48x = 1,738.12 × 762.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.48x = 1,324,812.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,812.45/1,259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.87

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