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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.28, 1,780.62 and 766.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.28, 1,780.62 and 766.36 is: 1,057.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.28 : 1,780.62 = 766.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.28/1,780.62 = 766.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.28x = 1,780.62 × 766.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.28x = 1,364,595.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,595.94/1,290.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.60

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