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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.38, 1,743.62 and 766.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.38, 1,743.62 and 766.19 is: 1,057.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.38 : 1,743.62 = 766.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.38/1,743.62 = 766.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.38x = 1,743.62 × 766.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.38x = 1,335,931.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,931.66/1,263.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.43

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