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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.98, 1,704.72 and 793.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.98, 1,704.72 and 793.54 is: 1,094.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.98 : 1,704.72 = 793.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.98/1,704.72 = 793.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.98x = 1,704.72 × 793.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.98x = 1,352,763.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,763.51/1,235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.49

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