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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.34, 1,742.40 and 796.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.34, 1,742.40 and 796.86 is: 1,099.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.34 : 1,742.40 = 796.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.34/1,742.40 = 796.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.34x = 1,742.40 × 796.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.34x = 1,388,448.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,448.86/1,262.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.90

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