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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.73, 1,671.70 and 791.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.73, 1,671.70 and 791.95 is: 1,092.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.73 : 1,671.70 = 791.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.73/1,671.70 = 791.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.73x = 1,671.70 × 791.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.73x = 1,323,902.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,902.82/1,211.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.57

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