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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235, 1,703.49 and 793.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235, 1,703.49 and 793.45 is: 1,094.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235 : 1,703.49 = 793.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235/1,703.49 = 793.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235x = 1,703.49 × 793.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235x = 1,351,634.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,634.14/1,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.44

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