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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.37, 1,656.48 and 796.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.37, 1,656.48 and 796.78 is: 1,195.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.37 : 1,656.48 = 796.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.37/1,656.48 = 796.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.37x = 1,656.48 × 796.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.37x = 1,319,850.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,850.13/1,104.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.12

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