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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.87, 1,673.32 and 793.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.87, 1,673.32 and 793.46 is: 1,094.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.87 : 1,673.32 = 793.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.87/1,673.32 = 793.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.87x = 1,673.32 × 793.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.87x = 1,327,712.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,712.49/1,212.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.69

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