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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.32, 1,768.62 and 795.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.32, 1,768.62 and 795.40 is: 1,190.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.32 : 1,768.62 = 795.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.32/1,768.62 = 795.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.32x = 1,768.62 × 795.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.32x = 1,406,760.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,760.35/1,181.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.84

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