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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.01, 1,607.32 and 791.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.01, 1,607.32 and 791.34 is: 1,091.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.01 : 1,607.32 = 791.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.01/1,607.32 = 791.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.01x = 1,607.32 × 791.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.01x = 1,271,934.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,934.63/1,165.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.78

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