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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.61, 1,657.98 and 796.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.61, 1,657.98 and 796.55 is: 1,194.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.61 : 1,657.98 = 796.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.61/1,657.98 = 796.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.61x = 1,657.98 × 796.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.61x = 1,320,655.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,655.68/1,105.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.51

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