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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.69, 1,702.02 and 791.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.69, 1,702.02 and 791.52 is: 1,091.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.69 : 1,702.02 = 791.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.69/1,702.02 = 791.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.69x = 1,702.02 × 791.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.69x = 1,347,182.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,182.87/1,233.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.99

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