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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.37, 1,635.19 and 792.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.37, 1,635.19 and 792.32 is: 1,092.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.37 : 1,635.19 = 792.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.37/1,635.19 = 792.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.37x = 1,635.19 × 792.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.37x = 1,295,583.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,583.58/1,185.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.98

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