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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.75, 1,581.03 and 791.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.75, 1,581.03 and 791.65 is: 1,093.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.75 : 1,581.03 = 791.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.75/1,581.03 = 791.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.75x = 1,581.03 × 791.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.75x = 1,251,622.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,622.40/1,144.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.36

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