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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.22, 1,967.84 and 792.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.22, 1,967.84 and 792.64 is: 1,187.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.22 : 1,967.84 = 792.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.22/1,967.84 = 792.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.22x = 1,967.84 × 792.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.22x = 1,559,794.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,794.63/1,313.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.77

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