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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.58, 1,779.03 and 792.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.58, 1,779.03 and 792.03 is: 1,092.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.58 : 1,779.03 = 792.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.58/1,779.03 = 792.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.58x = 1,779.03 × 792.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.58x = 1,409,045.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,045.13/1,289.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.64

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