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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.26, 1,818.06 and 793.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.26, 1,818.06 and 793.28 is: 1,094.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.26 : 1,818.06 = 793.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.26/1,818.06 = 793.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.26x = 1,818.06 × 793.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.26x = 1,442,230.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,230.64/1,317.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.87

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