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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.20, 1,783.20 and 702.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.20, 1,783.20 and 702.76 is: 969.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.20 : 1,783.20 = 702.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.20/1,783.20 = 702.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.20x = 1,783.20 × 702.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.20x = 1,253,161.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,161.63/1,292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.79

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