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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.52, 1,741.77 and 796.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.52, 1,741.77 and 796.50 is: 1,098.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.52 : 1,741.77 = 796.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.52/1,741.77 = 796.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.52x = 1,741.77 × 796.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.52x = 1,387,319.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,319.81/1,262.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.85

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