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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.47, 1,787.77 and 735.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.47, 1,787.77 and 735.95 is: 1,015.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.47 : 1,787.77 = 735.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.47/1,787.77 = 735.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.47x = 1,787.77 × 735.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.47x = 1,315,709.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,709.33/1,295.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.62

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