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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.50, 1,677.57 and 792.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.50, 1,677.57 and 792.88 is: 1,189.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.50 : 1,677.57 = 792.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.50/1,677.57 = 792.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.50x = 1,677.57 × 792.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.50x = 1,330,111.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,111.70/1,118.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.19

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