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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.35, 1,673.90 and 792.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.35, 1,673.90 and 792.97 is: 1,093.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.35 : 1,673.90 = 792.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.35/1,673.90 = 792.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.35x = 1,673.90 × 792.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.35x = 1,327,346.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,346.32/1,213.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.96

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