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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.76, 1,642.07 and 796.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.76, 1,642.07 and 796.84 is: 1,099.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.76 : 1,642.07 = 796.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.76/1,642.07 = 796.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.76x = 1,642.07 × 796.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.76x = 1,308,464.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,464.95/1,189.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.78

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