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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.12, 1,784.61 and 795.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.12, 1,784.61 and 795.93 is: 1,098.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.12 : 1,784.61 = 795.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.12/1,784.61 = 795.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.12x = 1,784.61 × 795.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.12x = 1,420,424.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,424.64/1,293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.45

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