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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.57, 1,786.21 and 797.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.57, 1,786.21 and 797.23 is: 1,099.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.57 : 1,786.21 = 797.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.57/1,786.21 = 797.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.57x = 1,786.21 × 797.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.57x = 1,424,020.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,020.20/1,294.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.99

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