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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.23, 1,780.99 and 793.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.23, 1,780.99 and 793.54 is: 1,095.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.23 : 1,780.99 = 793.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.23/1,780.99 = 793.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.23x = 1,780.99 × 793.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.23x = 1,413,286.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,286.80/1,290.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.38

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