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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.55, 1,636.20 and 793.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.55, 1,636.20 and 793.89 is: 1,093.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.55 : 1,636.20 = 793.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.55/1,636.20 = 793.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.55x = 1,636.20 × 793.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.55x = 1,298,962.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,962.82/1,187.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.82

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