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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.67, 1,783.76 and 795.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.67, 1,783.76 and 795.42 is: 1,097.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.67 : 1,783.76 = 795.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.67/1,783.76 = 795.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.67x = 1,783.76 × 795.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.67x = 1,418,834.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,834.40/1,292.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.60

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