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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.38, 1,892.16 and 777.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.38, 1,892.16 and 777.54 is: 1,166.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.38 : 1,892.16 = 777.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.38/1,892.16 = 777.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.38x = 1,892.16 × 777.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.38x = 1,471,230.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,230.09/1,261.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.37

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