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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.50, 1,747.49 and 762.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.50, 1,747.49 and 762.13 is: 1,051.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.50 : 1,747.49 = 762.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.50/1,747.49 = 762.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.50x = 1,747.49 × 762.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.50x = 1,331,812.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,812.93/1,266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.57

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