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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.80, 1,817.22 and 793

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.80, 1,817.22 and 793 is: 1,094.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.80 : 1,817.22 = 793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.80/1,817.22 = 793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.80x = 1,817.22 × 793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.80x = 1,441,055.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,055.46/1,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.36

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