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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.50, 1,683.81 and 796.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.50, 1,683.81 and 796.94 is: 1,195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.50 : 1,683.81 = 796.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.50/1,683.81 = 796.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.50x = 1,683.81 × 796.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.50x = 1,341,895.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,895.54/1,122.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.45

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