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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.19, 1,641.74 and 796.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.19, 1,641.74 and 796.45 is: 1,099.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.19 : 1,641.74 = 796.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.19/1,641.74 = 796.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.19x = 1,641.74 × 796.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.19x = 1,307,563.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,563.82/1,189.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.54

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