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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.81, 1,752.01 and 797.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.81, 1,752.01 and 797.78 is: 1,100.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.81 : 1,752.01 = 797.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.81/1,752.01 = 797.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.81x = 1,752.01 × 797.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.81x = 1,397,718.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,718.54/1,269.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.73

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