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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.24, 1,782.84 and 768.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.24, 1,782.84 and 768.20 is: 1,059.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.24 : 1,782.84 = 768.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.24/1,782.84 = 768.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.24x = 1,782.84 × 768.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.24x = 1,369,577.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,577.69/1,292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.85

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