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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.34, 1,783.74 and 820.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.34, 1,783.74 and 820.51 is: 1,132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.34 : 1,783.74 = 820.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.34/1,783.74 = 820.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.34x = 1,783.74 × 820.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.34x = 1,463,576.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,576.51/1,292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.50

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