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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.94, 1,738.36 and 762.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.94, 1,738.36 and 762.22 is: 1,051.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.94 : 1,738.36 = 762.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.94/1,738.36 = 762.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.94x = 1,738.36 × 762.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.94x = 1,325,012.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,012.76/1,259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.65

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