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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.23, 1,748.22 and 763.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.23, 1,748.22 and 763.29 is: 1,053.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.23 : 1,748.22 = 763.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.23/1,748.22 = 763.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.23x = 1,748.22 × 763.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.23x = 1,334,398.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,398.84/1,267.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.00

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