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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.92, 1,783.58 and 1,269.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.92, 1,783.58 and 1,269.07 is: 1,754.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.92 : 1,783.58 = 1,269.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.92/1,783.58 = 1,269.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.92x = 1,783.58 × 1,269.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.92x = 2,263,477.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,477.07/1,289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.75

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