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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.97, 1,702.69 and 792.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.97, 1,702.69 and 792.25 is: 1,093.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.97 : 1,702.69 = 792.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.97/1,702.69 = 792.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.97x = 1,702.69 × 792.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.97x = 1,348,956.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,956.15/1,233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.18

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