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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.31, 1,746.09 and 767.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.31, 1,746.09 and 767.61 is: 1,059.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.31 : 1,746.09 = 767.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.31/1,746.09 = 767.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.31x = 1,746.09 × 767.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.31x = 1,340,316.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,316.14/1,265.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.28

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