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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.92, 1,795.97 and 1,286.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.92, 1,795.97 and 1,286.54 is: 1,763.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.92 : 1,795.97 = 1,286.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.92/1,795.97 = 1,286.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.92x = 1,795.97 × 1,286.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.92x = 2,310,587.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,587.24/1,309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.91

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