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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.13, 1,606.62 and 791.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.13, 1,606.62 and 791.37 is: 1,091.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.13 : 1,606.62 = 791.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.13/1,606.62 = 791.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.13x = 1,606.62 × 791.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.13x = 1,271,418.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,418.88/1,165.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.22

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