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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.82, 1,744.19 and 766.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.82, 1,744.19 and 766.60 is: 1,057.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.82 : 1,744.19 = 766.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.82/1,744.19 = 766.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.82x = 1,744.19 × 766.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.82x = 1,337,096.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,096.05/1,263.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.98

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