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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.40, 1,750.20 and 796.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.40, 1,750.20 and 796.56 is: 1,099.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.40 : 1,750.20 = 796.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.40/1,750.20 = 796.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.40x = 1,750.20 × 796.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.40x = 1,394,139.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,139.31/1,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.13

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