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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.48, 1,783.50 and 761.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.48, 1,783.50 and 761.26 is: 1,050.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.48 : 1,783.50 = 761.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.48/1,783.50 = 761.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.48x = 1,783.50 × 761.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.48x = 1,357,707.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,707.21/1,292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.47

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