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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.88, 1,785.45 and 769.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.88, 1,785.45 and 769.81 is: 1,062.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.88 : 1,785.45 = 769.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.88/1,785.45 = 769.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.88x = 1,785.45 × 769.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.88x = 1,374,457.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,457.26/1,293.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.28

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