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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.23, 1,786.08 and 797.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.23, 1,786.08 and 797.04 is: 1,099.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.23 : 1,786.08 = 797.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.23/1,786.08 = 797.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.23x = 1,786.08 × 797.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.23x = 1,423,577.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,577.20/1,294.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.94

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