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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.76, 1,752.42 and 745.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.76, 1,752.42 and 745.69 is: 1,029.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.76 : 1,752.42 = 745.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.76/1,752.42 = 745.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.76x = 1,752.42 × 745.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.76x = 1,306,762.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,762.07/1,269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.14

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