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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.09, 1,784.19 and 769.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.09, 1,784.19 and 769.02 is: 1,061.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.09 : 1,784.19 = 769.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.09/1,784.19 = 769.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.09x = 1,784.19 × 769.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.09x = 1,372,077.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,077.79/1,293.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.08

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