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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.50, 1,747.48 and 794.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.50, 1,747.48 and 794.21 is: 1,096.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.50 : 1,747.48 = 794.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.50/1,747.48 = 794.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.50x = 1,747.48 × 794.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.50x = 1,387,864.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,864.01/1,265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.70

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