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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.33, 1,748.43 and 795.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.33, 1,748.43 and 795.02 is: 1,096.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.33 : 1,748.43 = 795.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.33/1,748.43 = 795.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.33x = 1,748.43 × 795.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.33x = 1,390,041.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,041.19/1,267.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.83

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