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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.80, 1,744.20 and 767.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.80, 1,744.20 and 767.52 is: 1,058.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.80 : 1,744.20 = 767.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.80/1,744.20 = 767.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.80x = 1,744.20 × 767.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.80x = 1,338,708.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,708.38/1,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.43

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