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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.87, 1,748.34 and 769.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.87, 1,748.34 and 769.56 is: 1,062.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.87 : 1,748.34 = 769.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.87/1,748.34 = 769.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.87x = 1,748.34 × 769.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.87x = 1,345,452.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,452.53/1,266.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.03

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