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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.17, 1,703.56 and 793.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.17, 1,703.56 and 793.11 is: 1,093.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.17 : 1,703.56 = 793.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.17/1,703.56 = 793.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.17x = 1,703.56 × 793.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.17x = 1,351,110.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,110.47/1,235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.87

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