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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.57, 1,751.75 and 797.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.57, 1,751.75 and 797.29 is: 1,100.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.57 : 1,751.75 = 797.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.57/1,751.75 = 797.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.57x = 1,751.75 × 797.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.57x = 1,396,644.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,644.39/1,268.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.96

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