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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.12, 1,785.87 and 762.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.12, 1,785.87 and 762.88 is: 1,052.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.12 : 1,785.87 = 762.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.12/1,785.87 = 762.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.12x = 1,785.87 × 762.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.12x = 1,362,404.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,404.51/1,294.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.77

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