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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.12, 1,712.52 and 795.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.12, 1,712.52 and 795.68 is: 1,190.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.12 : 1,712.52 = 795.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.12/1,712.52 = 795.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.12x = 1,712.52 × 795.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.12x = 1,362,617.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,617.91/1,144.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.97

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