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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.94, 1,926.48 and 764.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.94, 1,926.48 and 764.84 is: 1,145.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.94 : 1,926.48 = 764.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.94/1,926.48 = 764.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.94x = 1,926.48 × 764.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.94x = 1,473,448.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,448.96/1,285.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.81

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