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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.73, 1,625.69 and 794.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.73, 1,625.69 and 794.83 is: 1,192.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.73 : 1,625.69 = 794.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.73/1,625.69 = 794.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.73x = 1,625.69 × 794.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.73x = 1,292,147.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,147.18/1,083.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.31

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