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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.88, 1,773.54 and 761.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.88, 1,773.54 and 761.08 is: 1,050.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.88 : 1,773.54 = 761.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.88/1,773.54 = 761.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.88x = 1,773.54 × 761.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.88x = 1,349,805.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,805.82/1,284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.53

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