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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.79, 1,738.81 and 762.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.79, 1,738.81 and 762.76 is: 1,052.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.79 : 1,738.81 = 762.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.79/1,738.81 = 762.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.79x = 1,738.81 × 762.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.79x = 1,326,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,294.72/1,259.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.79

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