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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.74, 1,704.54 and 794.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.74, 1,704.54 and 794.20 is: 1,095.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.74 : 1,704.54 = 794.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.74/1,704.54 = 794.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.74x = 1,704.54 × 794.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.74x = 1,353,745.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,745.67/1,235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.49

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