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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.05, 1,638.30 and 795.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.05, 1,638.30 and 795.39 is: 1,095.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.05 : 1,638.30 = 795.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.05/1,638.30 = 795.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.05x = 1,638.30 × 795.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.05x = 1,303,087.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,087.44/1,189.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.91

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