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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.48, 1,738.98 and 762.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.48, 1,738.98 and 762.78 is: 1,052.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.48 : 1,738.98 = 762.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.48/1,738.98 = 762.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.48x = 1,738.98 × 762.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.48x = 1,326,459.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,459.16/1,260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.34

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