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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.18, 1,758.91 and 770.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.18, 1,758.91 and 770.90 is: 1,063.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.18 : 1,758.91 = 770.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.18/1,758.91 = 770.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.18x = 1,758.91 × 770.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.18x = 1,355,943.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,943.72/1,275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.34

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