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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.36, 1,638.80 and 794.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.36, 1,638.80 and 794.08 is: 1,095.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.36 : 1,638.80 = 794.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.36/1,638.80 = 794.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.36x = 1,638.80 × 794.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.36x = 1,301,338.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,338.30/1,187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.99

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