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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.20, 1,784.49 and 769.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.20, 1,784.49 and 769.13 is: 1,061.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.20 : 1,784.49 = 769.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.20/1,784.49 = 769.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.20x = 1,784.49 × 769.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.20x = 1,372,504.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,504.79/1,293.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.32

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