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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.84, 1,786.95 and 1,002.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.84, 1,786.95 and 1,002.63 is: 1,384.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.84 : 1,786.95 = 1,002.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.84/1,786.95 = 1,002.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.84x = 1,786.95 × 1,002.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.84x = 1,791,649.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,649.68/1,293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.75

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