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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.22, 1,758.75 and 777.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.22, 1,758.75 and 777.19 is: 1,072.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.22 : 1,758.75 = 777.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.22/1,758.75 = 777.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.22x = 1,758.75 × 777.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.22x = 1,366,882.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,882.91/1,274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.72

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