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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.04, 1,640.84 and 794.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.04, 1,640.84 and 794.36 is: 1,097.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.04 : 1,640.84 = 794.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.04/1,640.84 = 794.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.04x = 1,640.84 × 794.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.04x = 1,303,417.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,417.66/1,188.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.12

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