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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.62, 1,672.97 and 793.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.62, 1,672.97 and 793.21 is: 1,094.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.62 : 1,672.97 = 793.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.62/1,672.97 = 793.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.62x = 1,672.97 × 793.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.62x = 1,327,014.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,014.33/1,212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.34

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