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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.35, 1,744.50 and 792.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.35, 1,744.50 and 792.04 is: 1,093.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.35 : 1,744.50 = 792.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.35/1,744.50 = 792.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.35x = 1,744.50 × 792.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.35x = 1,381,707.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,707.41/1,263.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.68

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