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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.57, 1,938.42 and 786.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.57, 1,938.42 and 786.53 is: 1,176.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.57 : 1,938.42 = 786.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.57/1,938.42 = 786.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.57x = 1,938.42 × 786.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.57x = 1,524,625.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,625.48/1,295.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.80

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