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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.56, 1,610.16 and 795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.56, 1,610.16 and 795.60 is: 1,096.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.56 : 1,610.16 = 795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.56/1,610.16 = 795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.56x = 1,610.16 × 795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.56x = 1,281,043.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,043.30/1,168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.26

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