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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.74, 1,747.68 and 769.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.74, 1,747.68 and 769.22 is: 1,061.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.74 : 1,747.68 = 769.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.74/1,747.68 = 769.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.74x = 1,747.68 × 769.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.74x = 1,344,350.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,350.41/1,266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.27

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