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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.82, 1,613.52 and 796.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.82, 1,613.52 and 796.23 is: 1,098.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.82 : 1,613.52 = 796.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.82/1,613.52 = 796.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.82x = 1,613.52 × 796.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.82x = 1,284,733.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,733.03/1,169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.23

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