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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.52, 1,787.88 and 764.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.52, 1,787.88 and 764.42 is: 1,054.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.52 : 1,787.88 = 764.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.52/1,787.88 = 764.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.52x = 1,787.88 × 764.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.52x = 1,366,691.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,691.23/1,295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.94

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