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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.01, 1,611.45 and 794.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.01, 1,611.45 and 794.34 is: 1,095.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.01 : 1,611.45 = 794.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.01/1,611.45 = 794.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.01x = 1,611.45 × 794.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.01x = 1,280,039.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,039.19/1,168.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.92

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