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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.59, 1,784.88 and 769.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.59, 1,784.88 and 769.52 is: 1,061.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.59 : 1,784.88 = 769.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.59/1,784.88 = 769.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.59x = 1,784.88 × 769.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.59x = 1,373,500.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,500.86/1,293.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.77

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