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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.56, 1,751.42 and 796.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.56, 1,751.42 and 796.64 is: 1,099.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.56 : 1,751.42 = 796.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.56/1,751.42 = 796.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.56x = 1,751.42 × 796.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.56x = 1,395,244.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,244.46/1,268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.86

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