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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.11, 1,704.69 and 793.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.11, 1,704.69 and 793.57 is: 1,095.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.11 : 1,704.69 = 793.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.11/1,704.69 = 793.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.11x = 1,704.69 × 793.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.11x = 1,352,790.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,790.84/1,235.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.28

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