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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.28, 1,748.32 and 769.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.28, 1,748.32 and 769.97 is: 1,062.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.28 : 1,748.32 = 769.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.28/1,748.32 = 769.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.28x = 1,748.32 × 769.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.28x = 1,346,156.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,156.40/1,267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.24

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