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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.36, 1,750.01 and 771.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.36, 1,750.01 and 771.02 is: 1,063.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.36 : 1,750.01 = 771.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.36/1,750.01 = 771.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.36x = 1,750.01 × 771.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.36x = 1,349,286.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,286.67/1,268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.81

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