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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.06, 1,750.98 and 797.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.06, 1,750.98 and 797.03 is: 1,099.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.06 : 1,750.98 = 797.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.06/1,750.98 = 797.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.06x = 1,750.98 × 797.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.06x = 1,395,583.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,583.59/1,269.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.70

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