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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.16, 1,777.86 and 793.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.16, 1,777.86 and 793.02 is: 1,190.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.16 : 1,777.86 = 793.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.16/1,777.86 = 793.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.16x = 1,777.86 × 793.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.16x = 1,409,878.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,878.54/1,184.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.61

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