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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.69, 1,748.67 and 795.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.69, 1,748.67 and 795.27 is: 1,097.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.69 : 1,748.67 = 795.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.69/1,748.67 = 795.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.69x = 1,748.67 × 795.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.69x = 1,390,658.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,658.53/1,266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.87

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