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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.88, 1,740.17 and 763.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.88, 1,740.17 and 763.69 is: 1,053.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.88 : 1,740.17 = 763.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.88/1,740.17 = 763.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.88x = 1,740.17 × 763.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.88x = 1,328,946.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,946.61/1,260.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.99

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