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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.65, 1,773.90 and 761.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.65, 1,773.90 and 761.72 is: 1,050.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.65 : 1,773.90 = 761.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.65/1,773.90 = 761.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.65x = 1,773.90 × 761.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.65x = 1,351,206.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,206.24/1,285.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.99

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