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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.37, 1,885.77 and 770.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.37, 1,885.77 and 770.02 is: 1,154.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.37 : 1,885.77 = 770.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.37/1,885.77 = 770.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.37x = 1,885.77 × 770.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.37x = 1,452,080.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,080.62/1,257.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.86

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