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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.11, 1,672.28 and 792.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.11, 1,672.28 and 792.71 is: 1,093.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.11 : 1,672.28 = 792.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.11/1,672.28 = 792.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.11x = 1,672.28 × 792.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.11x = 1,325,624.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,624.72/1,212.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.65

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