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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.32, 1,779.59 and 765.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.32, 1,779.59 and 765.25 is: 1,056.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.32 : 1,779.59 = 765.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.32/1,779.59 = 765.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.32x = 1,779.59 × 765.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.32x = 1,361,831.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,831.25/1,289.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.24

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