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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.78, 1,748.46 and 800.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.78, 1,748.46 and 800.94 is: 1,105.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.78 : 1,748.46 = 800.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.78/1,748.46 = 800.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.78x = 1,748.46 × 800.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.78x = 1,400,411.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,411.55/1,266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.49

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