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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.22, 1,781 and 793.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.22, 1,781 and 793.54 is: 1,095.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.22 : 1,781 = 793.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.22/1,781 = 793.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.22x = 1,781 × 793.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.22x = 1,413,294.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,294.74/1,290.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.39

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