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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.14, 1,784.40 and 769.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.14, 1,784.40 and 769.08 is: 1,061.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.14 : 1,784.40 = 769.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.14/1,784.40 = 769.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.14x = 1,784.40 × 769.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.14x = 1,372,346.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,346.35/1,293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.25

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