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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.47, 1,758.44 and 777.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.47, 1,758.44 and 777.06 is: 1,072.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.47 : 1,758.44 = 777.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.47/1,758.44 = 777.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.47x = 1,758.44 × 777.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.47x = 1,366,415.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,415.33/1,274.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.15

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