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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.87, 1,671.94 and 792.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.87, 1,671.94 and 792.46 is: 1,093.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.87 : 1,671.94 = 792.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.87/1,671.94 = 792.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.87x = 1,671.94 × 792.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.87x = 1,324,939.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,939.41/1,211.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.31

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