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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.03, 1,780.71 and 766.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.03, 1,780.71 and 766.07 is: 1,057.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.03 : 1,780.71 = 766.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.03/1,780.71 = 766.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.03x = 1,780.71 × 766.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.03x = 1,364,135.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,135.78/1,290.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.45

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