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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.92, 1,788.05 and 764.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.92, 1,788.05 and 764.81 is: 1,055.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.92 : 1,788.05 = 764.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.92/1,788.05 = 764.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.92x = 1,788.05 × 764.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.92x = 1,367,523.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,523.95/1,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.26

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