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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.23, 1,744.69 and 766.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.23, 1,744.69 and 766.59 is: 1,057.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.23 : 1,744.69 = 766.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.23/1,744.69 = 766.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.23x = 1,744.69 × 766.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.23x = 1,337,459.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,459.79/1,264.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.92

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