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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.24, 1,779.98 and 792.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.24, 1,779.98 and 792.69 is: 1,093.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.24 : 1,779.98 = 792.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.24/1,779.98 = 792.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.24x = 1,779.98 × 792.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.24x = 1,410,968.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,968.38/1,290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.57

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