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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.26, 1,739.27 and 762.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.26, 1,739.27 and 762.92 is: 1,052.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.26 : 1,739.27 = 762.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.26/1,739.27 = 762.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.26x = 1,739.27 × 762.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.26x = 1,326,923.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,923.60/1,260.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.90

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