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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.47, 1,750.50 and 771.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.47, 1,750.50 and 771.02 is: 1,064.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.47 : 1,750.50 = 771.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.47/1,750.50 = 771.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.47x = 1,750.50 × 771.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.47x = 1,349,667.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,667.24/1,268.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.01

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