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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.31, 1,674.38 and 793.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.31, 1,674.38 and 793.41 is: 1,094.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.31 : 1,674.38 = 793.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.31/1,674.38 = 793.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.31x = 1,674.38 × 793.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.31x = 1,328,469.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,469.84/1,213.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.91

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