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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.71, 1,817.97 and 793.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.71, 1,817.97 and 793.64 is: 1,094.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.71 : 1,817.97 = 793.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.71/1,817.97 = 793.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.71x = 1,817.97 × 793.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.71x = 1,442,813.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,813.71/1,317.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.94

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