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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.29, 1,895.85 and 777.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.29, 1,895.85 and 777.31 is: 1,164.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.29 : 1,895.85 = 777.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.29/1,895.85 = 777.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.29x = 1,895.85 × 777.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.29x = 1,473,663.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,663.16/1,265.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.68

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