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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.73, 1,748.55 and 763.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.73, 1,748.55 and 763.23 is: 1,052.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.73 : 1,748.55 = 763.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.73/1,748.55 = 763.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.73x = 1,748.55 × 763.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.73x = 1,334,545.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,545.82/1,267.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.71

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