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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.42, 1,774.77 and 782.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.42, 1,774.77 and 782.12 is: 1,079.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.42 : 1,774.77 = 782.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.42/1,774.77 = 782.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.42x = 1,774.77 × 782.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.42x = 1,388,082.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,082.63/1,286.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.03

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