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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.76, 1,927.74 and 764.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.76, 1,927.74 and 764.74 is: 1,147.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.76 : 1,927.74 = 764.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.76/1,927.74 = 764.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.76x = 1,927.74 × 764.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.76x = 1,474,219.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,219.89/1,284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.47

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