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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.80, 1,705.52 and 794.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.80, 1,705.52 and 794.76 is: 1,096.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.80 : 1,705.52 = 794.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.80/1,705.52 = 794.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.80x = 1,705.52 × 794.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.80x = 1,355,479.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,479.08/1,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.84

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