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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.72, 1,743.68 and 766.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.72, 1,743.68 and 766.07 is: 1,057.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.72 : 1,743.68 = 766.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.72/1,743.68 = 766.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.72x = 1,743.68 × 766.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.72x = 1,335,777.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,777.80/1,263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.02

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