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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.01, 1,703.97 and 792.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.01, 1,703.97 and 792.12 is: 1,092.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.01 : 1,703.97 = 792.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.01/1,703.97 = 792.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.01x = 1,703.97 × 792.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.01x = 1,349,748.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,748.72/1,235.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.91

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