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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.62, 1,746.07 and 793.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.62, 1,746.07 and 793.33 is: 1,094.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.62 : 1,746.07 = 793.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.62/1,746.07 = 793.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.62x = 1,746.07 × 793.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.62x = 1,385,209.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,209.71/1,265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.49

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