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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.77, 1,943.65 and 775.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.77, 1,943.65 and 775.92 is: 1,163.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.77 : 1,943.65 = 775.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.77/1,943.65 = 775.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.77x = 1,943.65 × 775.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.77x = 1,508,116.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,116.91/1,295.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.88

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