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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.96, 1,925.60 and 765.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.96, 1,925.60 and 765.04 is: 1,144.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.96 : 1,925.60 = 765.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.96/1,925.60 = 765.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.96x = 1,925.60 × 765.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.96x = 1,473,161.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,161.02/1,286.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.68

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