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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.39, 1,674.33 and 794.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.39, 1,674.33 and 794.39 is: 1,189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.39 : 1,674.33 = 794.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.39/1,674.33 = 794.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.39x = 1,674.33 × 794.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.39x = 1,330,062.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,062.64/1,118.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.27

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