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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.48, 1,744.52 and 766.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.48, 1,744.52 and 766.76 is: 1,057.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.48 : 1,744.52 = 766.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.48/1,744.52 = 766.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.48x = 1,744.52 × 766.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.48x = 1,337,628.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,628.16/1,264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.85

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