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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.88, 1,751.21 and 771.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.88, 1,751.21 and 771.69 is: 1,065.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.88 : 1,751.21 = 771.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.88/1,751.21 = 771.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.88x = 1,751.21 × 771.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.88x = 1,351,391.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,391.24/1,268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.03

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