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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.55, 1,704.89 and 794.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.55, 1,704.89 and 794.05 is: 1,095.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.55 : 1,704.89 = 794.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.55/1,704.89 = 794.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.55x = 1,704.89 × 794.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.55x = 1,353,759.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,759.67/1,235.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.67

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