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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.65, 1,818.56 and 793.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.65, 1,818.56 and 793.97 is: 1,095.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.65 : 1,818.56 = 793.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.65/1,818.56 = 793.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.65x = 1,818.56 × 793.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.65x = 1,443,878.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,878.11/1,317.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.80

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