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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.92, 1,622.52 and 797.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.92, 1,622.52 and 797.95 is: 1,101.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.92 : 1,622.52 = 797.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.92/1,622.52 = 797.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.92x = 1,622.52 × 797.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.92x = 1,294,689.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,689.83/1,175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.00

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