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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.21, 1,638.12 and 794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.21, 1,638.12 and 794 is: 1,095.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.21 : 1,638.12 = 794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.21/1,638.12 = 794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.21x = 1,638.12 × 794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.21x = 1,300,667.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,667.28/1,187.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.57

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