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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.78, 1,747.05 and 969.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.78, 1,747.05 and 969.53 is: 1,339.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.78 : 1,747.05 = 969.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.78/1,747.05 = 969.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.78x = 1,747.05 × 969.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.78x = 1,693,817.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,817.39/1,264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.22

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