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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.38, 1,639.96 and 796.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.38, 1,639.96 and 796.34 is: 1,098.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.38 : 1,639.96 = 796.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.38/1,639.96 = 796.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.38x = 1,639.96 × 796.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.38x = 1,305,965.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,965.75/1,188.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.95

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