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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.02, 1,793.36 and 1,259.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.02, 1,793.36 and 1,259.78 is: 1,725.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.02 : 1,793.36 = 1,259.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.02/1,793.36 = 1,259.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.02x = 1,793.36 × 1,259.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.02x = 2,259,239.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,239.06/1,309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.90

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