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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.04, 1,744.92 and 799.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.04, 1,744.92 and 799.92 is: 1,103.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.04 : 1,744.92 = 799.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.04/1,744.92 = 799.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.04x = 1,744.92 × 799.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.04x = 1,395,796.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,796.41/1,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.36

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