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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.21, 1,780.03 and 792.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.21, 1,780.03 and 792.51 is: 1,094.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.21 : 1,780.03 = 792.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.21/1,780.03 = 792.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.21x = 1,780.03 × 792.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.21x = 1,410,689.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,689.59/1,289.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.23

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