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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.69, 1,742.69 and 798.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.69, 1,742.69 and 798.29 is: 1,101.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.69 : 1,742.69 = 798.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.69/1,742.69 = 798.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.69x = 1,742.69 × 798.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.69x = 1,391,168.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,168.01/1,262.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.75

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