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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.60, 1,787.34 and 797.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.60, 1,787.34 and 797.91 is: 1,101.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.60 : 1,787.34 = 797.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.60/1,787.34 = 797.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.60x = 1,787.34 × 797.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.60x = 1,426,136.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,136.46/1,294.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.60

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