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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.41, 1,743.64 and 795.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.41, 1,743.64 and 795.26 is: 1,191.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.41 : 1,743.64 = 795.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.41/1,743.64 = 795.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.41x = 1,743.64 × 795.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.41x = 1,386,649.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,649.52/1,163.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.89

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