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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.76, 1,707.88 and 795.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.76, 1,707.88 and 795.43 is: 1,098.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.76 : 1,707.88 = 795.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.76/1,707.88 = 795.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.76x = 1,707.88 × 795.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.76x = 1,358,498.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,498.99/1,236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.43

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