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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.81, 1,775.59 and 795.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.81, 1,775.59 and 795.18 is: 1,190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.81 : 1,775.59 = 795.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.81/1,775.59 = 795.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.81x = 1,775.59 × 795.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.81x = 1,411,918.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,918.33/1,185.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.68

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