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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.89, 1,745.69 and 767.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.89, 1,745.69 and 767.55 is: 1,059.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.89 : 1,745.69 = 767.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.89/1,745.69 = 767.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.89x = 1,745.69 × 767.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.89x = 1,339,900.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,900.52/1,264.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.30

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