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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.46, 1,749.62 and 770.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.46, 1,749.62 and 770.25 is: 1,063.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.46 : 1,749.62 = 770.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.46/1,749.62 = 770.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.46x = 1,749.62 × 770.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.46x = 1,347,646.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,646.73/1,267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.27

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