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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.96, 1,780.65 and 793.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.96, 1,780.65 and 793.35 is: 1,094.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.96 : 1,780.65 = 793.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.96/1,780.65 = 793.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.96x = 1,780.65 × 793.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.96x = 1,412,678.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,678.68/1,290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.29

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