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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.42, 1,743.36 and 797.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.42, 1,743.36 and 797.94 is: 1,101.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.42 : 1,743.36 = 797.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.42/1,743.36 = 797.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.42x = 1,743.36 × 797.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.42x = 1,391,096.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,096.68/1,263.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.06

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