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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.55, 1,743.43 and 766.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.55, 1,743.43 and 766.09 is: 1,057.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.55 : 1,743.43 = 766.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.55/1,743.43 = 766.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.55x = 1,743.43 × 766.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.55x = 1,335,624.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,624.29/1,263.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.04

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