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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.22, 1,783.30 and 795.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.22, 1,783.30 and 795.15 is: 1,097.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.22 : 1,783.30 = 795.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.22/1,783.30 = 795.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.22x = 1,783.30 × 795.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.22x = 1,417,991.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,991.00/1,292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.33

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