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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.34, 1,785.12 and 796.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.34, 1,785.12 and 796.30 is: 1,099.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.34 : 1,785.12 = 796.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.34/1,785.12 = 796.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.34x = 1,785.12 × 796.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.34x = 1,421,491.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,491.06/1,293.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.09

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