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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.90, 1,780.08 and 759.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.90, 1,780.08 and 759.14 is: 1,047.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.90 : 1,780.08 = 759.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.90/1,780.08 = 759.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.90x = 1,780.08 × 759.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.90x = 1,351,329.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,329.93/1,289.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.62

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