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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.67, 1,743.87 and 822.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.67, 1,743.87 and 822.76 is: 1,135.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.67 : 1,743.87 = 822.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.67/1,743.87 = 822.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.67x = 1,743.87 × 822.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.67x = 1,434,786.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,786.48/1,263.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.41

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