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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.14, 1,744.76 and 793.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.14, 1,744.76 and 793.09 is: 1,093.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.14 : 1,744.76 = 793.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.14/1,744.76 = 793.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.14x = 1,744.76 × 793.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.14x = 1,383,753.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,753.08/1,265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.76

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