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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.18, 1,783.08 and 794.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.18, 1,783.08 and 794.84 is: 1,096.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.18 : 1,783.08 = 794.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.18/1,783.08 = 794.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.18x = 1,783.08 × 794.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.18x = 1,417,263.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,263.31/1,292.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.80

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