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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.98, 1,634.42 and 791.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.98, 1,634.42 and 791.32 is: 1,091.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.98 : 1,634.42 = 791.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.98/1,634.42 = 791.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.98x = 1,634.42 × 791.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.98x = 1,293,349.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,349.23/1,184.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.45

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