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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.19, 1,762.66 and 773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.19, 1,762.66 and 773.20 is: 1,067.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.19 : 1,762.66 = 773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.19/1,762.66 = 773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.19x = 1,762.66 × 773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.19x = 1,362,881.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,881.97/1,277.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.09

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