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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.28, 1,746.36 and 799.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.28, 1,746.36 and 799.44 is: 1,103.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.28 : 1,746.36 = 799.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.28/1,746.36 = 799.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.28x = 1,746.36 × 799.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.28x = 1,396,110.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,110.04/1,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.40

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