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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.93, 1,966.83 and 793.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.93, 1,966.83 and 793.09 is: 1,188.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.93 : 1,966.83 = 793.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.93/1,966.83 = 793.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.93x = 1,966.83 × 793.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.93x = 1,559,873.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,873.20/1,312.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.09

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