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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.74, 1,744.92 and 767.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.74, 1,744.92 and 767.22 is: 1,058.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.74 : 1,744.92 = 767.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.74/1,744.92 = 767.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.74x = 1,744.92 × 767.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.74x = 1,338,737.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,737.52/1,264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.51

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