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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.13, 1,785.03 and 796.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.13, 1,785.03 and 796.93 is: 1,099.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.13 : 1,785.03 = 796.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.13/1,785.03 = 796.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.13x = 1,785.03 × 796.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.13x = 1,422,543.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,543.96/1,294.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.23

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