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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.00, 1,783.50 and 792.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.00, 1,783.50 and 792.84 is: 1,189.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.00 : 1,783.50 = 792.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.00/1,783.50 = 792.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.00x = 1,783.50 × 792.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.00x = 1,414,033.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,033.85/1,189.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.26

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