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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.90, 1,611.14 and 794.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.90, 1,611.14 and 794.22 is: 1,095.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.90 : 1,611.14 = 794.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.90/1,611.14 = 794.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.90x = 1,611.14 × 794.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.90x = 1,279,595.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,595.64/1,167.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.64

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