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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.64, 1,818.30 and 793.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.64, 1,818.30 and 793.36 is: 1,094.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.64 : 1,818.30 = 793.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.64/1,818.30 = 793.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.64x = 1,818.30 × 793.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.64x = 1,442,566.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,566.49/1,317.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.81

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