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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.06, 1,701.18 and 791.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.06, 1,701.18 and 791.16 is: 1,091.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.06 : 1,701.18 = 791.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.06/1,701.18 = 791.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.06x = 1,701.18 × 791.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.06x = 1,345,905.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,905.57/1,233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.52

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