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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.09, 1,783.31 and 761.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.09, 1,783.31 and 761.00 is: 1,050.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.09 : 1,783.31 = 761.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.09/1,783.31 = 761.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.09x = 1,783.31 × 761.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.09x = 1,357,086.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,086.19/1,292.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.31

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