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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.89, 1,742.61 and 765.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.89, 1,742.61 and 765.45 is: 1,056.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.89 : 1,742.61 = 765.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.89/1,742.61 = 765.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.89x = 1,742.61 × 765.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.89x = 1,333,883.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,883.69/1,262.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.21

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