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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.71, 1,774.26 and 761.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.71, 1,774.26 and 761.73 is: 1,051.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.71 : 1,774.26 = 761.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.71/1,774.26 = 761.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.71x = 1,774.26 × 761.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.71x = 1,351,507.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,507.07/1,285.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.18

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