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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.75, 1,639.10 and 795.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.75, 1,639.10 and 795.71 is: 1,098.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.75 : 1,639.10 = 795.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.75/1,639.10 = 795.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.75x = 1,639.10 × 795.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.75x = 1,304,248.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,248.26/1,187.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.08

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