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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.38, 1,784.94 and 762.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.38, 1,784.94 and 762.30 is: 1,052.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.38 : 1,784.94 = 762.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.38/1,784.94 = 762.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.38x = 1,784.94 × 762.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.38x = 1,360,659.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,659.76/1,293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.02

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