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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.48, 1,678.03 and 795.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.48, 1,678.03 and 795.90 is: 1,194.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.48 : 1,678.03 = 795.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.48/1,678.03 = 795.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.48x = 1,678.03 × 795.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.48x = 1,335,542.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,542.09/1,118.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.07

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