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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.03, 1,703.62 and 792.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.03, 1,703.62 and 792.43 is: 1,093.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.03 : 1,703.62 = 792.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.03/1,703.62 = 792.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.03x = 1,703.62 × 792.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.03x = 1,349,999.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,999.60/1,235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.09

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