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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.97, 1,780.59 and 758.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.97, 1,780.59 and 758.83 is: 1,047.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.97 : 1,780.59 = 758.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.97/1,780.59 = 758.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.97x = 1,780.59 × 758.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.97x = 1,351,165.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,165.11/1,289.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.44

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