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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.68, 1,744.07 and 792.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.68, 1,744.07 and 792.42 is: 1,092.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.68 : 1,744.07 = 792.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.68/1,744.07 = 792.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.68x = 1,744.07 × 792.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.68x = 1,382,025.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,025.45/1,264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.79

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