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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.84, 1,751.10 and 771.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.84, 1,751.10 and 771.60 is: 1,064.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.84 : 1,751.10 = 771.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.84/1,751.10 = 771.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.84x = 1,751.10 × 771.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.84x = 1,351,148.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,148.76/1,268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.87

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