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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.21, 1,755.14 and 774.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.21, 1,755.14 and 774.45 is: 1,068.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.21 : 1,755.14 = 774.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.21/1,755.14 = 774.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.21x = 1,755.14 × 774.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.21x = 1,359,264.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,264.30/1,272.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.43

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