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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.34, 1,785.62 and 770.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.34, 1,785.62 and 770.26 is: 1,062.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.34 : 1,785.62 = 770.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.34/1,785.62 = 770.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.34x = 1,785.62 × 770.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.34x = 1,375,391.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,391.66/1,294.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.62

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