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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.39, 1,787.51 and 771.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.39, 1,787.51 and 771.32 is: 1,064.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.39 : 1,787.51 = 771.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.39/1,787.51 = 771.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.39x = 1,787.51 × 771.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.39x = 1,378,738.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,738.36/1,295.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.34

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