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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.63, 1,716.67 and 794.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.63, 1,716.67 and 794.92 is: 1,191.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.63 : 1,716.67 = 794.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.63/1,716.67 = 794.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.63x = 1,716.67 × 794.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.63x = 1,364,615.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,615.32/1,145.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.15

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