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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.29, 1,702.14 and 791.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.29, 1,702.14 and 791.66 is: 1,092.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.29 : 1,702.14 = 791.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.29/1,702.14 = 791.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.29x = 1,702.14 × 791.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.29x = 1,347,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,517.44/1,233.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.62

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