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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.96, 1,743.84 and 766.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.96, 1,743.84 and 766.44 is: 1,057.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.96 : 1,743.84 = 766.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.96/1,743.84 = 766.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.96x = 1,743.84 × 766.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.96x = 1,336,548.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,548.73/1,263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.43

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