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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.48, 1,758.93 and 777.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.48, 1,758.93 and 777.18 is: 1,072.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.48 : 1,758.93 = 777.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.48/1,758.93 = 777.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.48x = 1,758.93 × 777.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.48x = 1,367,005.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,005.22/1,274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.60

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