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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.62, 1,779.35 and 765.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.62, 1,779.35 and 765.55 is: 1,056.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.62 : 1,779.35 = 765.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.62/1,779.35 = 765.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.62x = 1,779.35 × 765.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.62x = 1,362,172.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,172.50/1,289.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.26

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