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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.94, 1,743.68 and 792.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.94, 1,743.68 and 792.05 is: 1,092.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.94 : 1,743.68 = 792.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.94/1,743.68 = 792.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.94x = 1,743.68 × 792.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.94x = 1,381,075.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,075.01/1,263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.68

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