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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.08, 1,920.24 and 793.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.08, 1,920.24 and 793.74 is: 1,188.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.08 : 1,920.24 = 793.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.08/1,920.24 = 793.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.08x = 1,920.24 × 793.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.08x = 1,524,171.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,171.30/1,282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.83

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