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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.13, 1,776.21 and 795.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.13, 1,776.21 and 795.62 is: 1,194.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.13 : 1,776.21 = 795.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.13/1,776.21 = 795.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.13x = 1,776.21 × 795.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.13x = 1,413,188.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,188.20/1,183.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.45

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