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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.74, 1,741.36 and 764.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.74, 1,741.36 and 764.37 is: 1,054.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.74 : 1,741.36 = 764.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.74/1,741.36 = 764.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.74x = 1,741.36 × 764.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.74x = 1,331,043.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,043.34/1,261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.93

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