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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.06, 1,747.26 and 769.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.06, 1,747.26 and 769.13 is: 1,061.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.06 : 1,747.26 = 769.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.06/1,747.26 = 769.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.06x = 1,747.26 × 769.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.06x = 1,343,861.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,861.35/1,266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.45

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