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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.78, 1,940.52 and 766.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.78, 1,940.52 and 766.74 is: 1,150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.78 : 1,940.52 = 766.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.78/1,940.52 = 766.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.78x = 1,940.52 × 766.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.78x = 1,487,874.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,874.30/1,293.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.02

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