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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.96, 1,850.88 and 796.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.96, 1,850.88 and 796.06 is: 1,193.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.96 : 1,850.88 = 796.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.96/1,850.88 = 796.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.96x = 1,850.88 × 796.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.96x = 1,473,411.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,411.53/1,234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.08

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