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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.08, 1,749.20 and 770.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.08, 1,749.20 and 770.32 is: 1,062.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.08 : 1,749.20 = 770.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.08/1,749.20 = 770.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.08x = 1,749.20 × 770.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.08x = 1,347,443.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,443.74/1,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.59

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