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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.58, 1,772.31 and 760.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.58, 1,772.31 and 760.51 is: 1,049.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.58 : 1,772.31 = 760.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.58/1,772.31 = 760.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.58x = 1,772.31 × 760.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.58x = 1,347,859.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,859.48/1,284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.26

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