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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.33, 1,672.05 and 792.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.33, 1,672.05 and 792.36 is: 1,092.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.33 : 1,672.05 = 792.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.33/1,672.05 = 792.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.33x = 1,672.05 × 792.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.33x = 1,324,865.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,865.54/1,212.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.83

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