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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.99, 1,780.34 and 766.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.99, 1,780.34 and 766.02 is: 1,057.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.99 : 1,780.34 = 766.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.99/1,780.34 = 766.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.99x = 1,780.34 × 766.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.99x = 1,363,771.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,771.92/1,289.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.20

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