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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.17, 1,780.64 and 759.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.17, 1,780.64 and 759.15 is: 1,047.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.17 : 1,780.64 = 759.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.17/1,780.64 = 759.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.17x = 1,780.64 × 759.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.17x = 1,351,772.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,772.86/1,290.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.75

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