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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.79, 1,937.39 and 775.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.79, 1,937.39 and 775.08 is: 1,159.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.79 : 1,937.39 = 775.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.79/1,937.39 = 775.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.79x = 1,937.39 × 775.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.79x = 1,501,628.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,628.37/1,294.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.75

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