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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.95, 1,782.95 and 767.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.95, 1,782.95 and 767.88 is: 1,059.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.95 : 1,782.95 = 767.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.95/1,782.95 = 767.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.95x = 1,782.95 × 767.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.95x = 1,369,087.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,087.81/1,291.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.71

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