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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.63, 1,779.27 and 792.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.63, 1,779.27 and 792.02 is: 1,092.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.63 : 1,779.27 = 792.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.63/1,779.27 = 792.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.63x = 1,779.27 × 792.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.63x = 1,409,217.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,217.43/1,289.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.73

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