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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.14, 1,789.22 and 792.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.14, 1,789.22 and 792.76 is: 1,093.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.14 : 1,789.22 = 792.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.14/1,789.22 = 792.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.14x = 1,789.22 × 792.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.14x = 1,418,419.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,419.56/1,297.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.50

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