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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.44, 1,781.27 and 766.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.44, 1,781.27 and 766.47 is: 1,058.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.44 : 1,781.27 = 766.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.44/1,781.27 = 766.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.44x = 1,781.27 × 766.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.44x = 1,365,286.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,286.18/1,290.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.00

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