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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.86, 1,702.96 and 792.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.86, 1,702.96 and 792.32 is: 1,093.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.86 : 1,702.96 = 792.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.86/1,702.96 = 792.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.86x = 1,702.96 × 792.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.86x = 1,349,278.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,278.77/1,233.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.55

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