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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.68, 1,613.26 and 796.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.68, 1,613.26 and 796.03 is: 1,097.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.68 : 1,613.26 = 796.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.68/1,613.26 = 796.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.68x = 1,613.26 × 796.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.68x = 1,284,203.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,203.36/1,169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.91

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