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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.30, 1,609.36 and 793.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.30, 1,609.36 and 793.75 is: 1,095.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.30 : 1,609.36 = 793.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.30/1,609.36 = 793.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.30x = 1,609.36 × 793.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.30x = 1,277,423.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,423.49/1,166.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.28

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