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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.84, 1,780.26 and 792.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.84, 1,780.26 and 792.74 is: 1,094.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.84 : 1,780.26 = 792.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.84/1,780.26 = 792.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.84x = 1,780.26 × 792.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.84x = 1,411,283.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,283.31/1,289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.15

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