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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.74, 1,706.81 and 795.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.74, 1,706.81 and 795.69 is: 1,098.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.74 : 1,706.81 = 795.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.74/1,706.81 = 795.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.74x = 1,706.81 × 795.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.74x = 1,358,087.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,087.67/1,236.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.12

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