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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.61, 1,785.25 and 762.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.61, 1,785.25 and 762.65 is: 1,052.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.61 : 1,785.25 = 762.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.61/1,785.25 = 762.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.61x = 1,785.25 × 762.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.61x = 1,361,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,517.10/1,293.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.49

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