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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.06, 1,750.86 and 771.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.06, 1,750.86 and 771.72 is: 1,064.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.06 : 1,750.86 = 771.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.06/1,750.86 = 771.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.06x = 1,750.86 × 771.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.06x = 1,351,173.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,173.68/1,269.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.70

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