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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.25, 1,788.53 and 765.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.25, 1,788.53 and 765.20 is: 1,055.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.25 : 1,788.53 = 765.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.25/1,788.53 = 765.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.25x = 1,788.53 × 765.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.25x = 1,368,578.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,578.05/1,296.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.80

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