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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.97, 1,968.33 and 792.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.97, 1,968.33 and 792.39 is: 1,187.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.97 : 1,968.33 = 792.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.97/1,968.33 = 792.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.97x = 1,968.33 × 792.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.97x = 1,559,695.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,695.36/1,313.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.01

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