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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.31, 1,747.47 and 794.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.31, 1,747.47 and 794.08 is: 1,095.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.31 : 1,747.47 = 794.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.31/1,747.47 = 794.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.31x = 1,747.47 × 794.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.31x = 1,387,630.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,630.98/1,266.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.81

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