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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.81, 1,818.32 and 793.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.81, 1,818.32 and 793.88 is: 1,095.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.81 : 1,818.32 = 793.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.81/1,818.32 = 793.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.81x = 1,818.32 × 793.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.81x = 1,443,514.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,514.82/1,317.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.39

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