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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.60, 1,783.76 and 795.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.60, 1,783.76 and 795.26 is: 1,097.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.60 : 1,783.76 = 795.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.60/1,783.76 = 795.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.60x = 1,783.76 × 795.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.60x = 1,418,552.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,552.98/1,292.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.44

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