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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.84, 1,671.36 and 791.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.84, 1,671.36 and 791.88 is: 1,188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.84 : 1,671.36 = 791.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.84/1,671.36 = 791.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.84x = 1,671.36 × 791.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.84x = 1,323,516.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,516.56/1,113.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.25

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