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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.65, 1,739.52 and 763.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.65, 1,739.52 and 763.19 is: 1,053.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.65 : 1,739.52 = 763.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.65/1,739.52 = 763.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.65x = 1,739.52 × 763.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.65x = 1,327,584.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,584.27/1,260.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.10

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