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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.51, 1,743.10 and 791.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.51, 1,743.10 and 791.12 is: 1,091.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.51 : 1,743.10 = 791.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.51/1,743.10 = 791.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.51x = 1,743.10 × 791.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.51x = 1,379,003.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,003.65/1,263.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.41

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