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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.63, 1,614.50 and 795.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.63, 1,614.50 and 795.81 is: 1,098.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.63 : 1,614.50 = 795.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.63/1,614.50 = 795.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.63x = 1,614.50 × 795.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.63x = 1,284,835.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,835.25/1,169.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.50

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