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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.23, 1,759.82 and 777.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.23, 1,759.82 and 777.84 is: 1,073.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.23 : 1,759.82 = 777.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.23/1,759.82 = 777.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.23x = 1,759.82 × 777.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.23x = 1,368,854.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,854.50/1,275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.42

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