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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.11, 1,732.69 and 777.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.11, 1,732.69 and 777.74 is: 1,072.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.11 : 1,732.69 = 777.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.11/1,732.69 = 777.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.11x = 1,732.69 × 777.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.11x = 1,347,589.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,589.25/1,256.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.83

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