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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.44, 1,744.20 and 797.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.44, 1,744.20 and 797.94 is: 1,197.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.44 : 1,744.20 = 797.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.44/1,744.20 = 797.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.44x = 1,744.20 × 797.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.44x = 1,391,766.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,766.95/1,162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.28

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