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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.65, 1,780.52 and 793.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.65, 1,780.52 and 793.11 is: 1,094.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.65 : 1,780.52 = 793.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.65/1,780.52 = 793.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.65x = 1,780.52 × 793.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.65x = 1,412,140.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,140.91/1,290.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.13

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