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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.13, 1,778.99 and 765.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.13, 1,778.99 and 765.26 is: 1,056.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.13 : 1,778.99 = 765.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.13/1,778.99 = 765.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.13x = 1,778.99 × 765.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.13x = 1,361,389.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,389.89/1,289.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.05

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