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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.12, 1,788.32 and 791.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.12, 1,788.32 and 791.84 is: 1,092.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.12 : 1,788.32 = 791.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.12/1,788.32 = 791.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.12x = 1,788.32 × 791.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.12x = 1,416,063.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,063.31/1,296.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.54

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