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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.02, 1,702.94 and 791.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.02, 1,702.94 and 791.92 is: 1,092.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.02 : 1,702.94 = 791.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.02/1,702.94 = 791.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.02x = 1,702.94 × 791.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.02x = 1,348,592.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,592.24/1,234.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.84

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