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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.26, 1,773.80 and 761.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.26, 1,773.80 and 761.32 is: 1,050.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.26 : 1,773.80 = 761.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.26/1,773.80 = 761.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.26x = 1,773.80 × 761.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.26x = 1,350,429.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,429.42/1,285.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.71

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