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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.77, 1,742.35 and 796.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.77, 1,742.35 and 796.75 is: 1,099.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.77 : 1,742.35 = 796.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.77/1,742.35 = 796.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.77x = 1,742.35 × 796.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.77x = 1,388,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,217.36/1,262.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.34

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