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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.03, 1,702.40 and 791.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.03, 1,702.40 and 791.13 is: 1,092.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.03 : 1,702.40 = 791.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.03/1,702.40 = 791.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.03x = 1,702.40 × 791.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.03x = 1,346,815.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,815.76/1,233.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.28

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