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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.68, 1,894.62 and 775.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.68, 1,894.62 and 775.48 is: 1,163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.68 : 1,894.62 = 775.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.68/1,894.62 = 775.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.68x = 1,894.62 × 775.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.68x = 1,469,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,239.92/1,262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.59

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