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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.63, 1,653.89 and 794.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.63, 1,653.89 and 794.03 is: 1,189.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.63 : 1,653.89 = 794.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.63/1,653.89 = 794.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.63x = 1,653.89 × 794.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.63x = 1,313,231.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,231.99/1,103.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.92

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