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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.20, 1,783.26 and 768.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.20, 1,783.26 and 768.23 is: 1,060.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.20 : 1,783.26 = 768.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.20/1,783.26 = 768.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.20x = 1,783.26 × 768.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.20x = 1,369,953.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,953.83/1,292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.17

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