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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.67, 1,672.46 and 792.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.67, 1,672.46 and 792.09 is: 1,093.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.67 : 1,672.46 = 792.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.67/1,672.46 = 792.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.67x = 1,672.46 × 792.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.67x = 1,324,731.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,731.58/1,211.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.31

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