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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261, 1,740.30 and 795.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261, 1,740.30 and 795.16 is: 1,097.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261 : 1,740.30 = 795.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261/1,740.30 = 795.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261x = 1,740.30 × 795.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261x = 1,383,816.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,816.95/1,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.40

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