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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.02, 1,674.81 and 793.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.02, 1,674.81 and 793.44 is: 1,095.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.02 : 1,674.81 = 793.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.02/1,674.81 = 793.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.02x = 1,674.81 × 793.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.02x = 1,328,861.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,861.25/1,213.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.50

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