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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.89, 1,742.91 and 765.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.89, 1,742.91 and 765.88 is: 1,056.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.89 : 1,742.91 = 765.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.89/1,742.91 = 765.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.89x = 1,742.91 × 765.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.89x = 1,334,847.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,847.37/1,262.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.98

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