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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.15, 1,783.71 and 769.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.15, 1,783.71 and 769.08 is: 1,060.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.15 : 1,783.71 = 769.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.15/1,783.71 = 769.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.15x = 1,783.71 × 769.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.15x = 1,371,815.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,815.69/1,293.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.83

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