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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.82, 1,784.25 and 768.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.82, 1,784.25 and 768.84 is: 1,061.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.82 : 1,784.25 = 768.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.82/1,784.25 = 768.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.82x = 1,784.25 × 768.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.82x = 1,371,802.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,802.77/1,292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.09

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