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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.11, 1,750.31 and 796.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.11, 1,750.31 and 796.42 is: 1,099.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.11 : 1,750.31 = 796.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.11/1,750.31 = 796.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.11x = 1,750.31 × 796.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.11x = 1,393,981.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,981.89/1,268.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.26

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