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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.80, 1,783.41 and 872.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.80, 1,783.41 and 872.62 is: 1,203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.80 : 1,783.41 = 872.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.80/1,783.41 = 872.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.80x = 1,783.41 × 872.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.80x = 1,556,239.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,239.23/1,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.77

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