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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.58, 1,738.22 and 762.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.58, 1,738.22 and 762.12 is: 1,051.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.58 : 1,738.22 = 762.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.58/1,738.22 = 762.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.58x = 1,738.22 × 762.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.58x = 1,324,732.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,732.23/1,259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.73

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