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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.19, 1,752.12 and 797.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.19, 1,752.12 and 797.77 is: 1,101.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.19 : 1,752.12 = 797.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.19/1,752.12 = 797.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.19x = 1,752.12 × 797.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.19x = 1,397,788.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,788.77/1,269.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.32

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