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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.27, 1,784.74 and 796.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.27, 1,784.74 and 796.19 is: 1,098.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.27 : 1,784.74 = 796.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.27/1,784.74 = 796.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.27x = 1,784.74 × 796.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.27x = 1,420,989.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,989.98/1,293.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.76

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