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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.44, 1,733.16 and 790.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.44, 1,733.16 and 790.96 is: 1,091.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.44 : 1,733.16 = 790.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.44/1,733.16 = 790.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.44x = 1,733.16 × 790.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.44x = 1,370,860.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,860.23/1,256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.07

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