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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.62, 1,674.35 and 794.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.62, 1,674.35 and 794.21 is: 1,095.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.62 : 1,674.35 = 794.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.62/1,674.35 = 794.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.62x = 1,674.35 × 794.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.62x = 1,329,785.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,785.51/1,213.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.72

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