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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.77, 1,560.21 and 794.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.77, 1,560.21 and 794.65 is: 1,095.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.77 : 1,560.21 = 794.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.77/1,560.21 = 794.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.77x = 1,560.21 × 794.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.77x = 1,239,814.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,814.99/1,131.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.46

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