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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.52, 1,818.66 and 793.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.52, 1,818.66 and 793.54 is: 1,095.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.52 : 1,818.66 = 793.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.52/1,818.66 = 793.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.52x = 1,818.66 × 793.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.52x = 1,443,179.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,179.46/1,317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.38

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