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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.48, 1,759.62 and 777.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.48, 1,759.62 and 777.92 is: 1,073.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.48 : 1,759.62 = 777.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.48/1,759.62 = 777.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.48x = 1,759.62 × 777.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.48x = 1,368,843.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,843.59/1,275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.20

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