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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.62, 1,786.14 and 770.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.62, 1,786.14 and 770.64 is: 1,063.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.62 : 1,786.14 = 770.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.62/1,786.14 = 770.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.62x = 1,786.14 × 770.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.62x = 1,376,470.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,470.93/1,294.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.22

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