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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.64, 1,787.15 and 791.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.64, 1,787.15 and 791.26 is: 1,091.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.64 : 1,787.15 = 791.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.64/1,787.15 = 791.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.64x = 1,787.15 × 791.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.64x = 1,414,097.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,097.82/1,295.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.43

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