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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.14, 1,786.52 and 762.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.14, 1,786.52 and 762.86 is: 1,053.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.14 : 1,786.52 = 762.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.14/1,786.52 = 762.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.14x = 1,786.52 × 762.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.14x = 1,362,851.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,851.90/1,294.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.09

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