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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.43, 1,817.80 and 793.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.43, 1,817.80 and 793.50 is: 1,094.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.43 : 1,817.80 = 793.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.43/1,817.80 = 793.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.43x = 1,817.80 × 793.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.43x = 1,442,424.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,424.30/1,317.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.88

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