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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.82, 1,789.90 and 773.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.82, 1,789.90 and 773.16 is: 1,067.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.82 : 1,789.90 = 773.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.82/1,789.90 = 773.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.82x = 1,789.90 × 773.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.82x = 1,383,879.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,879.08/1,296.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.13

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