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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.08, 1,921.74 and 794.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.08, 1,921.74 and 794.74 is: 1,190.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.08 : 1,921.74 = 794.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.08/1,921.74 = 794.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.08x = 1,921.74 × 794.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.08x = 1,527,283.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,283.65/1,283.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.33

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