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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.74, 1,784.90 and 795.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.74, 1,784.90 and 795.53 is: 1,098.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.74 : 1,784.90 = 795.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.74/1,784.90 = 795.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.74x = 1,784.90 × 795.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.74x = 1,419,941.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,941.50/1,292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.40

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