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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.60, 1,782.74 and 768.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.60, 1,782.74 and 768.12 is: 1,059.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.60 : 1,782.74 = 768.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.60/1,782.74 = 768.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.60x = 1,782.74 × 768.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.60x = 1,369,358.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,358.25/1,292.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.38

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