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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.44, 1,762.86 and 746.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.44, 1,762.86 and 746.68 is: 1,030.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.44 : 1,762.86 = 746.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.44/1,762.86 = 746.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.44x = 1,762.86 × 746.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.44x = 1,316,292.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,292.30/1,277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.41

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