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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.33, 1,749.75 and 795.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.33, 1,749.75 and 795.90 is: 1,098.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.33 : 1,749.75 = 795.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.33/1,749.75 = 795.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.33x = 1,749.75 × 795.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.33x = 1,392,617.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,617.28/1,268.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.00

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