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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.64, 1,751.61 and 797.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.64, 1,751.61 and 797.34 is: 1,100.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.64 : 1,751.61 = 797.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.64/1,751.61 = 797.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.64x = 1,751.61 × 797.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.64x = 1,396,628.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,628.72/1,269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.02

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