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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.93, 1,782.15 and 819.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.93, 1,782.15 and 819.33 is: 1,131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.93 : 1,782.15 = 819.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.93/1,782.15 = 819.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.93x = 1,782.15 × 819.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.93x = 1,460,168.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,168.96/1,290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.10

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