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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.12, 1,737.99 and 793.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.12, 1,737.99 and 793.26 is: 1,190.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.12 : 1,737.99 = 793.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.12/1,737.99 = 793.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.12x = 1,737.99 × 793.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.12x = 1,378,677.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,677.95/1,158.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.44

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