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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.77, 1,714.83 and 791.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.77, 1,714.83 and 791.65 is: 1,187.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.77 : 1,714.83 = 791.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.77/1,714.83 = 791.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.77x = 1,714.83 × 791.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.77x = 1,357,545.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,545.17/1,142.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.94

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