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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.55, 1,745.33 and 792.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.55, 1,745.33 and 792.50 is: 1,093.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.55 : 1,745.33 = 792.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.55/1,745.33 = 792.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.55x = 1,745.33 × 792.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.55x = 1,383,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,161.34/1,264.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.80

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