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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.28, 1,700.72 and 791.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.28, 1,700.72 and 791.44 is: 1,092.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.28 : 1,700.72 = 791.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.28/1,700.72 = 791.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.28x = 1,700.72 × 791.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.28x = 1,346,017.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,017.84/1,232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.30

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