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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.76, 1,759.73 and 777.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.76, 1,759.73 and 777.57 is: 1,073.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.76 : 1,759.73 = 777.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.76/1,759.73 = 777.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.76x = 1,759.73 × 777.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.76x = 1,368,309.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,309.37/1,274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.39

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