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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.58, 1,783.80 and 795.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.58, 1,783.80 and 795.09 is: 1,097.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.58 : 1,783.80 = 795.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.58/1,783.80 = 795.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.58x = 1,783.80 × 795.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.58x = 1,418,281.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,281.54/1,292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.25

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