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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.40, 1,784.88 and 795.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.40, 1,784.88 and 795.84 is: 1,098.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.40 : 1,784.88 = 795.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.40/1,784.88 = 795.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.40x = 1,784.88 × 795.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.40x = 1,420,478.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,478.90/1,293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.25

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