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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.62, 1,783.92 and 795.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.62, 1,783.92 and 795.43 is: 1,097.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.62 : 1,783.92 = 795.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.62/1,783.92 = 795.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.62x = 1,783.92 × 795.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.62x = 1,418,983.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,983.49/1,292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.76

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