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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.28, 1,747.56 and 769.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.28, 1,747.56 and 769.06 is: 1,061.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.28 : 1,747.56 = 769.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.28/1,747.56 = 769.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.28x = 1,747.56 × 769.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.28x = 1,343,978.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,978.49/1,266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.36

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