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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.04, 1,642.22 and 795.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.04, 1,642.22 and 795.36 is: 1,098.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.04 : 1,642.22 = 795.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.04/1,642.22 = 795.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.04x = 1,642.22 × 795.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.04x = 1,306,156.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,156.10/1,189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.50

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