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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.99, 1,779.33 and 792.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.99, 1,779.33 and 792.33 is: 1,092.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.99 : 1,779.33 = 792.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.99/1,779.33 = 792.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.99x = 1,779.33 × 792.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.99x = 1,409,819.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,819.50/1,289.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.89

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