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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.45, 1,784.88 and 769.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.45, 1,784.88 and 769.38 is: 1,061.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.45 : 1,784.88 = 769.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.45/1,784.88 = 769.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.45x = 1,784.88 × 769.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.45x = 1,373,250.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,250.97/1,293.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.70

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