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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.77, 1,785.42 and 770.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.77, 1,785.42 and 770.10 is: 1,062.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.77 : 1,785.42 = 770.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.77/1,785.42 = 770.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.77x = 1,785.42 × 770.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.77x = 1,374,951.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,951.94/1,293.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.75

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