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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.68, 1,618.19 and 793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.68, 1,618.19 and 793.80 is: 1,095.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.68 : 1,618.19 = 793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.68/1,618.19 = 793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.68x = 1,618.19 × 793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.68x = 1,284,515.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,515.25/1,172.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.37

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