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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.76, 1,745.49 and 767.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.76, 1,745.49 and 767.75 is: 1,059.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.76 : 1,745.49 = 767.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.76/1,745.49 = 767.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.76x = 1,745.49 × 767.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.76x = 1,340,099.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,099.95/1,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.57

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