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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.81, 1,753.40 and 798.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.81, 1,753.40 and 798.78 is: 1,102.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.81 : 1,753.40 = 798.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.81/1,753.40 = 798.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.81x = 1,753.40 × 798.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.81x = 1,400,576.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,576.86/1,270.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.12

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