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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.68, 1,818.14 and 793.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.68, 1,818.14 and 793.74 is: 1,095.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.68 : 1,818.14 = 793.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.68/1,818.14 = 793.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.68x = 1,818.14 × 793.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.68x = 1,443,130.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,130.44/1,317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.21

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