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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.05, 1,746.66 and 793.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.05, 1,746.66 and 793.75 is: 1,095.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.05 : 1,746.66 = 793.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.05/1,746.66 = 793.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.05x = 1,746.66 × 793.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.05x = 1,386,398.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,398.67/1,266.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.06

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