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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.77, 1,743.73 and 797.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.77, 1,743.73 and 797.75 is: 1,100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.77 : 1,743.73 = 797.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.77/1,743.73 = 797.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.77x = 1,743.73 × 797.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.77x = 1,391,060.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,060.61/1,263.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.72

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