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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.79, 1,579.05 and 793.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.79, 1,579.05 and 793.87 is: 1,095.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.79 : 1,579.05 = 793.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.79/1,579.05 = 793.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.79x = 1,579.05 × 793.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.79x = 1,253,560.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,560.42/1,143.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.97

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