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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.84, 1,750.50 and 796.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.84, 1,750.50 and 796.53 is: 1,098.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.84 : 1,750.50 = 796.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.84/1,750.50 = 796.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.84x = 1,750.50 × 796.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.84x = 1,394,325.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,325.77/1,268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.90

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