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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.46, 1,895.17 and 770.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.46, 1,895.17 and 770.01 is: 1,155.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.46 : 1,895.17 = 770.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.46/1,895.17 = 770.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.46x = 1,895.17 × 770.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.46x = 1,459,297.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,297.93/1,263.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.00

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