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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.14, 1,782.24 and 795.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.14, 1,782.24 and 795.05 is: 1,096.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.14 : 1,782.24 = 795.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.14/1,782.24 = 795.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.14x = 1,782.24 × 795.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.14x = 1,416,964.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,964.70/1,292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.61

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