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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.89, 1,633.21 and 791.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.89, 1,633.21 and 791.05 is: 1,092.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.89 : 1,633.21 = 791.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.89/1,633.21 = 791.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.89x = 1,633.21 × 791.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.89x = 1,291,950.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,950.77/1,182.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.20

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