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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.04, 1,742.48 and 797.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.04, 1,742.48 and 797.60 is: 1,100.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.04 : 1,742.48 = 797.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.04/1,742.48 = 797.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.04x = 1,742.48 × 797.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.04x = 1,389,802.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,802.05/1,263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.36

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