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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.96, 1,785.87 and 770.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.96, 1,785.87 and 770.30 is: 1,063.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.96 : 1,785.87 = 770.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.96/1,785.87 = 770.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.96x = 1,785.87 × 770.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.96x = 1,375,647.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,647.32/1,293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.13

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