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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.63, 1,613.12 and 794.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.63, 1,613.12 and 794.81 is: 1,097.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.63 : 1,613.12 = 794.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.63/1,613.12 = 794.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.63x = 1,613.12 × 794.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.63x = 1,282,123.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,123.97/1,168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.12

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