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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.21, 1,772.19 and 760.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.21, 1,772.19 and 760.23 is: 1,049.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.21 : 1,772.19 = 760.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.21/1,772.19 = 760.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.21x = 1,772.19 × 760.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.21x = 1,347,272.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,272.00/1,284.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.11

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