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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.89, 1,788.14 and 771.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.89, 1,788.14 and 771.93 is: 1,065.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.89 : 1,788.14 = 771.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.89/1,788.14 = 771.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.89x = 1,788.14 × 771.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.89x = 1,380,320.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,320.84/1,295.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.15

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