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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.73, 1,634.08 and 791.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.73, 1,634.08 and 791.07 is: 1,091.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.73 : 1,634.08 = 791.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.73/1,634.08 = 791.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.73x = 1,634.08 × 791.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.73x = 1,292,671.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,671.67/1,184.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.11

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