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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.72, 1,786.44 and 770.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.72, 1,786.44 and 770.92 is: 1,063.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.72 : 1,786.44 = 770.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.72/1,786.44 = 770.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.72x = 1,786.44 × 770.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.72x = 1,377,202.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,202.32/1,294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.71

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