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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.88, 1,749.18 and 795.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.88, 1,749.18 and 795.50 is: 1,097.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.88 : 1,749.18 = 795.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.88/1,749.18 = 795.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.88x = 1,749.18 × 795.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.88x = 1,391,472.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,472.69/1,267.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.48

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