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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.99, 1,779.26 and 792.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.99, 1,779.26 and 792.90 is: 1,093.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.99 : 1,779.26 = 792.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.99/1,779.26 = 792.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.99x = 1,779.26 × 792.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.99x = 1,410,766.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,766.36/1,289.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.63

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