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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.18, 1,784.58 and 769.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.18, 1,784.58 and 769.20 is: 1,061.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.18 : 1,784.58 = 769.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.18/1,784.58 = 769.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.18x = 1,784.58 × 769.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.18x = 1,372,698.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,698.94/1,293.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.49

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