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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.89, 1,751.22 and 771.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.89, 1,751.22 and 771.70 is: 1,065.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.89 : 1,751.22 = 771.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.89/1,751.22 = 771.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.89x = 1,751.22 × 771.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.89x = 1,351,416.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,416.47/1,268.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.04

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