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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.89, 1,674.39 and 792.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.89, 1,674.39 and 792.27 is: 1,186.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.89 : 1,674.39 = 792.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.89/1,674.39 = 792.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.89x = 1,674.39 × 792.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.89x = 1,326,568.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,568.97/1,117.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.67

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