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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.88, 1,893.68 and 773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.88, 1,893.68 and 773.44 is: 1,160.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.88 : 1,893.68 = 773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.88/1,893.68 = 773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.88x = 1,893.68 × 773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.88x = 1,464,647.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,647.86/1,261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.69

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