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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.32, 1,673.46 and 799.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.32, 1,673.46 and 799.88 is: 1,103.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.32 : 1,673.46 = 799.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.32/1,673.46 = 799.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.32x = 1,673.46 × 799.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.32x = 1,338,567.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,567.18/1,213.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.23

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