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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.64, 1,748.08 and 795.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.64, 1,748.08 and 795.07 is: 1,097.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.64 : 1,748.08 = 795.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.64/1,748.08 = 795.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.64x = 1,748.08 × 795.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.64x = 1,389,839.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,839.31/1,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.27

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