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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.05, 1,754.91 and 799.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.05, 1,754.91 and 799.79 is: 1,103.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.05 : 1,754.91 = 799.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.05/1,754.91 = 799.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.05x = 1,754.91 × 799.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.05x = 1,403,559.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,559.47/1,272.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.38

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