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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.97, 1,739.85 and 763.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.97, 1,739.85 and 763.59 is: 1,053.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.97 : 1,739.85 = 763.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.97/1,739.85 = 763.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.97x = 1,739.85 × 763.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.97x = 1,328,535.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,535.72/1,260.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.58

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