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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.34, 1,673.34 and 794.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.34, 1,673.34 and 794.22 is: 1,094.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.34 : 1,673.34 = 794.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.34/1,673.34 = 794.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.34x = 1,673.34 × 794.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.34x = 1,329,000.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,000.09/1,214.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.42

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