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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.76, 1,749.39 and 795.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.76, 1,749.39 and 795.67 is: 1,097.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.76 : 1,749.39 = 795.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.76/1,749.39 = 795.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.76x = 1,749.39 × 795.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.76x = 1,391,928.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,928.39/1,267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.94

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