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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.53, 1,704.54 and 793.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.53, 1,704.54 and 793.27 is: 1,094.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.53 : 1,704.54 = 793.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.53/1,704.54 = 793.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.53x = 1,704.54 × 793.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.53x = 1,352,160.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,160.45/1,235.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.40

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