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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.60, 1,762.72 and 773.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.60, 1,762.72 and 773.24 is: 1,066.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.60 : 1,762.72 = 773.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.60/1,762.72 = 773.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.60x = 1,762.72 × 773.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.60x = 1,363,005.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,005.61/1,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.85

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