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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.82, 1,813.39 and 793.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.82, 1,813.39 and 793.18 is: 1,188.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.82 : 1,813.39 = 793.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.82/1,813.39 = 793.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.82x = 1,813.39 × 793.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.82x = 1,438,344.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,344.68/1,209.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.89

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