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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.10, 1,885 and 770.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.10, 1,885 and 770.66 is: 1,153.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.10 : 1,885 = 770.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.10/1,885 = 770.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.10x = 1,885 × 770.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.10x = 1,452,694.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,694.10/1,259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.76

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