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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.10, 1,745.71 and 767.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.10, 1,745.71 and 767.71 is: 1,059.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.10 : 1,745.71 = 767.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.10/1,745.71 = 767.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.10x = 1,745.71 × 767.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.10x = 1,340,186.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,186.46/1,265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.36

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