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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.60, 1,779.98 and 766.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.60, 1,779.98 and 766.13 is: 1,056.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.60 : 1,779.98 = 766.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.60/1,779.98 = 766.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.60x = 1,779.98 × 766.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.60x = 1,363,683.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,683.35/1,290.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.63

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