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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.95, 1,787.55 and 770.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.95, 1,787.55 and 770.88 is: 1,064.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.95 : 1,787.55 = 770.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.95/1,787.55 = 770.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.95x = 1,787.55 × 770.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.95x = 1,377,973.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,973.75/1,294.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.12

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