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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.78, 1,887.57 and 771.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.78, 1,887.57 and 771.80 is: 1,156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.78 : 1,887.57 = 771.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.78/1,887.57 = 771.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.78x = 1,887.57 × 771.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.78x = 1,456,822.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,822.67/1,259.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.41

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