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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.48, 1,775.96 and 762.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.48, 1,775.96 and 762.96 is: 1,053.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.48 : 1,775.96 = 762.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.48/1,775.96 = 762.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.48x = 1,775.96 × 762.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.48x = 1,354,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,986.44/1,286.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.25

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