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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.13, 1,789.01 and 772.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.13, 1,789.01 and 772.33 is: 1,066.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.13 : 1,789.01 = 772.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.13/1,789.01 = 772.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.13x = 1,789.01 × 772.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.13x = 1,381,706.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,706.09/1,296.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.02

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