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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.50, 1,640.13 and 796.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.50, 1,640.13 and 796.46 is: 1,099.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.50 : 1,640.13 = 796.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.50/1,640.13 = 796.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.50x = 1,640.13 × 796.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.50x = 1,306,297.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,297.94/1,188.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.11

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