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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.72, 1,787.82 and 771.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.72, 1,787.82 and 771.92 is: 1,065.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.72 : 1,787.82 = 771.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.72/1,787.82 = 771.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.72x = 1,787.82 × 771.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.72x = 1,380,054.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,054.01/1,295.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.09

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