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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.30, 1,893.04 and 775.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.30, 1,893.04 and 775.42 is: 1,165.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.30 : 1,893.04 = 775.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.30/1,893.04 = 775.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.30x = 1,893.04 × 775.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.30x = 1,467,894.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,894.41/1,259.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.64

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