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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.88, 1,747.04 and 768.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.88, 1,747.04 and 768.54 is: 1,060.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.88 : 1,747.04 = 768.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.88/1,747.04 = 768.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.88x = 1,747.04 × 768.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.88x = 1,342,666.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,666.28/1,265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.66

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