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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.68, 1,638.42 and 795.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.68, 1,638.42 and 795.56 is: 1,096.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.68 : 1,638.42 = 795.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.68/1,638.42 = 795.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.68x = 1,638.42 × 795.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.68x = 1,303,461.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,461.42/1,188.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.56

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