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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.52, 1,738.29 and 762.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.52, 1,738.29 and 762.18 is: 1,051.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.52 : 1,738.29 = 762.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.52/1,738.29 = 762.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.52x = 1,738.29 × 762.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.52x = 1,324,889.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,889.87/1,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.90

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