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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.31, 1,967.99 and 793.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.31, 1,967.99 and 793.62 is: 1,188.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.31 : 1,967.99 = 793.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.31/1,967.99 = 793.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.31x = 1,967.99 × 793.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.31x = 1,561,836.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,836.22/1,314.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.33

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