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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.24, 1,772.20 and 760.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.24, 1,772.20 and 760.16 is: 1,048.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.24 : 1,772.20 = 760.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.24/1,772.20 = 760.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.24x = 1,772.20 × 760.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.24x = 1,347,155.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,155.55/1,284.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.99

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