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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.50, 1,774.32 and 761.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.50, 1,774.32 and 761.82 is: 1,051.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.50 : 1,774.32 = 761.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.50/1,774.32 = 761.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.50x = 1,774.32 × 761.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.50x = 1,351,712.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,712.46/1,285.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.51

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