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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.88, 1,651.45 and 794.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.88, 1,651.45 and 794.79 is: 1,191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.88 : 1,651.45 = 794.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.88/1,651.45 = 794.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.88x = 1,651.45 × 794.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.88x = 1,312,555.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,555.95/1,101.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.20

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