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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.19, 1,953.81 and 775.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.19, 1,953.81 and 775.98 is: 1,162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.19 : 1,953.81 = 775.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.19/1,953.81 = 775.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.19x = 1,953.81 × 775.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.19x = 1,516,117.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,117.48/1,304.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.50

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