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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.27, 1,744.40 and 766.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.27, 1,744.40 and 766.81 is: 1,058.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.27 : 1,744.40 = 766.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.27/1,744.40 = 766.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.27x = 1,744.40 × 766.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.27x = 1,337,615.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,615.17/1,264.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.02

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