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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.43, 1,782.61 and 795.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.43, 1,782.61 and 795.34 is: 1,096.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.43 : 1,782.61 = 795.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.43/1,782.61 = 795.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.43x = 1,782.61 × 795.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.43x = 1,417,781.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,781.04/1,292.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.99

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