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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.86, 1,773.14 and 760.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.86, 1,773.14 and 760.89 is: 1,050.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.86 : 1,773.14 = 760.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.86/1,773.14 = 760.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.86x = 1,773.14 × 760.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.86x = 1,349,160.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,160.69/1,284.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.05

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