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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.80, 1,922.10 and 794.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.80, 1,922.10 and 794.52 is: 1,190.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.80 : 1,922.10 = 794.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.80/1,922.10 = 794.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.80x = 1,922.10 × 794.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.80x = 1,527,146.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,146.89/1,282.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.48

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