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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.48, 1,747.56 and 769.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.48, 1,747.56 and 769.14 is: 1,061.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.48 : 1,747.56 = 769.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.48/1,747.56 = 769.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.48x = 1,747.56 × 769.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.48x = 1,344,118.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,118.30/1,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.30

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