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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.19, 1,887.15 and 770.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.19, 1,887.15 and 770.39 is: 1,155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.19 : 1,887.15 = 770.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.19/1,887.15 = 770.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.19x = 1,887.15 × 770.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.19x = 1,453,841.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,841.49/1,258.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.50

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