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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.52, 1,703.64 and 792.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.52, 1,703.64 and 792.42 is: 1,093.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.52 : 1,703.64 = 792.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.52/1,703.64 = 792.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.52x = 1,703.64 × 792.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.52x = 1,349,994.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,994.45/1,234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.54

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