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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.23, 1,746.84 and 793.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.23, 1,746.84 and 793.81 is: 1,095.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.23 : 1,746.84 = 793.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.23/1,746.84 = 793.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.23x = 1,746.84 × 793.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.23x = 1,386,659.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,659.06/1,265.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.97

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