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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.84, 1,578.64 and 795.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.84, 1,578.64 and 795.12 is: 1,099.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.84 : 1,578.64 = 795.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.84/1,578.64 = 795.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.84x = 1,578.64 × 795.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.84x = 1,255,208.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,208.24/1,141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.29

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