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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.64, 1,895.19 and 776.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.64, 1,895.19 and 776.64 is: 1,165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.64 : 1,895.19 = 776.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.64/1,895.19 = 776.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.64x = 1,895.19 × 776.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.64x = 1,471,880.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,880.36/1,262.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.72

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