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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.88, 1,783.38 and 795.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.88, 1,783.38 and 795.12 is: 1,096.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.88 : 1,783.38 = 795.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.88/1,783.38 = 795.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.88x = 1,783.38 × 795.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.88x = 1,418,001.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,001.11/1,292.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.78

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