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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.55, 1,736.28 and 795.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.55, 1,736.28 and 795.05 is: 1,190.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.55 : 1,736.28 = 795.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.55/1,736.28 = 795.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.55x = 1,736.28 × 795.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.55x = 1,380,420.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,420.73/1,159.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.48

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