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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.49, 1,372.17 and 793.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.49, 1,372.17 and 793.59 is: 1,190.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.49 : 1,372.17 = 793.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.49/1,372.17 = 793.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.49x = 1,372.17 × 793.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.49x = 1,088,936.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,936.42/914.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.76

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