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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.24, 1,743.66 and 797.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.24, 1,743.66 and 797.80 is: 1,101.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.24 : 1,743.66 = 797.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.24/1,743.66 = 797.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.24x = 1,743.66 × 797.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.24x = 1,391,091.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,091.95/1,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.21

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