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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.72, 1,701.75 and 791.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.72, 1,701.75 and 791.46 is: 1,091.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.72 : 1,701.75 = 791.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.72/1,701.75 = 791.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.72x = 1,701.75 × 791.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.72x = 1,346,867.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,867.06/1,233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.71

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