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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.37, 1,780.14 and 766.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.37, 1,780.14 and 766.10 is: 1,056.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.37 : 1,780.14 = 766.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.37/1,780.14 = 766.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.37x = 1,780.14 × 766.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.37x = 1,363,752.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,752.52/1,290.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.87

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