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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.81, 1,745.45 and 760.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.81, 1,745.45 and 760.59 is: 1,049.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.81 : 1,745.45 = 760.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.81/1,745.45 = 760.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.81x = 1,745.45 × 760.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.81x = 1,327,571.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,571.82/1,264.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.62

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