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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.63, 1,746 and 767.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.63, 1,746 and 767.97 is: 1,059.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.63 : 1,746 = 767.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.63/1,746 = 767.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.63x = 1,746 × 767.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.63x = 1,340,875.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,875.62/1,265.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.46

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