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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.82, 1,773.08 and 760.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.82, 1,773.08 and 760.86 is: 1,050.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.82 : 1,773.08 = 760.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.82/1,773.08 = 760.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.82x = 1,773.08 × 760.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.82x = 1,349,065.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,065.65/1,284.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.00

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