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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.17, 1,777.71 and 765.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.17, 1,777.71 and 765.10 is: 1,055.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.17 : 1,777.71 = 765.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.17/1,777.71 = 765.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.17x = 1,777.71 × 765.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.17x = 1,360,125.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,125.92/1,289.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.04

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