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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.76, 1,783.49 and 788.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.76, 1,783.49 and 788.36 is: 1,087.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.76 : 1,783.49 = 788.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.76/1,783.49 = 788.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.76x = 1,783.49 × 788.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.76x = 1,406,019.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,019.32/1,292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.61

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