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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.66, 1,749.51 and 796.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.66, 1,749.51 and 796.62 is: 1,193.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.66 : 1,749.51 = 796.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.66/1,749.51 = 796.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.66x = 1,749.51 × 796.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.66x = 1,393,694.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,694.66/1,167.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.58

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