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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.51, 1,788.66 and 792.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.51, 1,788.66 and 792.11 is: 1,092.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.51 : 1,788.66 = 792.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.51/1,788.66 = 792.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.51x = 1,788.66 × 792.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.51x = 1,416,815.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,815.47/1,296.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.79

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