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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.99, 1,751.41 and 764.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.99, 1,751.41 and 764.90 is: 1,055.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.99 : 1,751.41 = 764.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.99/1,751.41 = 764.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.99x = 1,751.41 × 764.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.99x = 1,339,653.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,653.51/1,268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.68

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