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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.19, 1,655.37 and 797.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.19, 1,655.37 and 797.66 is: 1,194.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.19 : 1,655.37 = 797.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.19/1,655.37 = 797.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.19x = 1,655.37 × 797.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.19x = 1,320,422.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,422.43/1,105.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.75

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