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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.98, 1,651.08 and 791.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.98, 1,651.08 and 791.91 is: 1,187.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.98 : 1,651.08 = 791.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.98/1,651.08 = 791.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.98x = 1,651.08 × 791.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.98x = 1,307,506.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,506.76/1,100.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.58

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