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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.90, 1,786.95 and 797.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.90, 1,786.95 and 797.34 is: 1,100.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.90 : 1,786.95 = 797.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.90/1,786.95 = 797.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.90x = 1,786.95 × 797.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.90x = 1,424,806.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,806.71/1,294.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.32

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