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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.91, 1,759.65 and 777.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.91, 1,759.65 and 777.45 is: 1,073.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.91 : 1,759.65 = 777.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.91/1,759.65 = 777.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.91x = 1,759.65 × 777.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.91x = 1,368,039.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,039.89/1,274.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.05

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