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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.91, 1,708.70 and 792.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.91, 1,708.70 and 792.09 is: 1,188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.91 : 1,708.70 = 792.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.91/1,708.70 = 792.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.91x = 1,708.70 × 792.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.91x = 1,353,440.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,440.22/1,138.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.37

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