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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.50, 1,746.77 and 794.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.50, 1,746.77 and 794.00 is: 1,095.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.50 : 1,746.77 = 794.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.50/1,746.77 = 794.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.50x = 1,746.77 × 794.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.50x = 1,386,935.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,935.78/1,266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.09

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