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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.61, 1,614.38 and 797.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.61, 1,614.38 and 797.94 is: 1,099.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.61 : 1,614.38 = 797.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.61/1,614.38 = 797.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.61x = 1,614.38 × 797.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.61x = 1,288,174.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,174.39/1,171.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.50

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