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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.12, 1,709.52 and 793.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.12, 1,709.52 and 793.68 is: 1,187.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.12 : 1,709.52 = 793.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.12/1,709.52 = 793.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.12x = 1,709.52 × 793.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.12x = 1,356,811.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,811.83/1,142.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.98

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