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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.96, 1,789.02 and 764.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.96, 1,789.02 and 764.66 is: 1,055.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.96 : 1,789.02 = 764.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.96/1,789.02 = 764.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.96x = 1,789.02 × 764.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.96x = 1,367,996.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,996.51/1,295.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.59

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