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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.88, 1,743.12 and 765.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.88, 1,743.12 and 765.44 is: 1,056.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.88 : 1,743.12 = 765.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.88/1,743.12 = 765.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.88x = 1,743.12 × 765.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.88x = 1,334,253.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,253.77/1,262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.52

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