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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.49, 1,751.04 and 771.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.49, 1,751.04 and 771.30 is: 1,064.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.49 : 1,751.04 = 771.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.49/1,751.04 = 771.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.49x = 1,751.04 × 771.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.49x = 1,350,574.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,574.40/1,268.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.71

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