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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.59, 1,785.23 and 1,001.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.59, 1,785.23 and 1,001.38 is: 1,383.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.59 : 1,785.23 = 1,001.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.59/1,785.23 = 1,001.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.59x = 1,785.23 × 1,001.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.59x = 1,787,693.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,693.62/1,292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.03

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