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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.33, 1,746.27 and 768.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.33, 1,746.27 and 768.10 is: 1,060.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.33 : 1,746.27 = 768.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.33/1,746.27 = 768.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.33x = 1,746.27 × 768.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.33x = 1,341,309.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,309.99/1,265.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.05

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