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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.91, 1,785.62 and 762.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.91, 1,785.62 and 762.82 is: 1,052.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.91 : 1,785.62 = 762.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.91/1,785.62 = 762.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.91x = 1,785.62 × 762.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.91x = 1,362,106.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,106.65/1,293.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.71

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