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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.72, 1,784.80 and 795.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.72, 1,784.80 and 795.96 is: 1,098.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.72 : 1,784.80 = 795.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.72/1,784.80 = 795.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.72x = 1,784.80 × 795.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.72x = 1,420,629.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,629.41/1,293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.10

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