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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.55, 1,742.97 and 759.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.55, 1,742.97 and 759.27 is: 1,047.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.55 : 1,742.97 = 759.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.55/1,742.97 = 759.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.55x = 1,742.97 × 759.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.55x = 1,323,384.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,384.83/1,263.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.35

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