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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.30, 1,892.70 and 775.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.30, 1,892.70 and 775.70 is: 1,163.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.30 : 1,892.70 = 775.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.30/1,892.70 = 775.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.30x = 1,892.70 × 775.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.30x = 1,468,167.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,167.39/1,262.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.09

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