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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.44, 1,651.68 and 792.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.44, 1,651.68 and 792.00 is: 1,187.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.44 : 1,651.68 = 792.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.44/1,651.68 = 792.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.44x = 1,651.68 × 792.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.44x = 1,308,140.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,140.46/1,101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.66

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