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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.98, 1,781.97 and 759.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.98, 1,781.97 and 759.85 is: 1,048.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.98 : 1,781.97 = 759.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.98/1,781.97 = 759.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.98x = 1,781.97 × 759.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.98x = 1,354,029.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,029.90/1,290.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.84

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