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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.83, 1,746.36 and 793.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.83, 1,746.36 and 793.52 is: 1,094.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.83 : 1,746.36 = 793.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.83/1,746.36 = 793.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.83x = 1,746.36 × 793.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.83x = 1,385,769.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,769.40/1,265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.75

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