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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.80, 1,782.14 and 794.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.80, 1,782.14 and 794.28 is: 1,095.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.80 : 1,782.14 = 794.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.80/1,782.14 = 794.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.80x = 1,782.14 × 794.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.80x = 1,415,514.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,514.19/1,291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.77

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