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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.02, 1,758.53 and 776.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.02, 1,758.53 and 776.95 is: 1,072.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.02 : 1,758.53 = 776.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.02/1,758.53 = 776.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.02x = 1,758.53 × 776.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.02x = 1,366,289.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,289.88/1,274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.42

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