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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.39, 1,748.45 and 794.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.39, 1,748.45 and 794.96 is: 1,096.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.39 : 1,748.45 = 794.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.39/1,748.45 = 794.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.39x = 1,748.45 × 794.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.39x = 1,389,954.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,954.17/1,267.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.71

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