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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.98, 1,735.74 and 791.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.98, 1,735.74 and 791.94 is: 1,188.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.98 : 1,735.74 = 791.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.98/1,735.74 = 791.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.98x = 1,735.74 × 791.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.98x = 1,374,601.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,601.94/1,156.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.09

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