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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.36, 1,762.93 and 746.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.36, 1,762.93 and 746.40 is: 1,030.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.36 : 1,762.93 = 746.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.36/1,762.93 = 746.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.36x = 1,762.93 × 746.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.36x = 1,315,850.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,850.95/1,277.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.13

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