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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.65, 1,738.05 and 762.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.65, 1,738.05 and 762.40 is: 1,051.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.65 : 1,738.05 = 762.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.65/1,738.05 = 762.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.65x = 1,738.05 × 762.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.65x = 1,325,089.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,089.32/1,259.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.95

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