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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.31, 1,642.68 and 797.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.31, 1,642.68 and 797.65 is: 1,099.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.31 : 1,642.68 = 797.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.31/1,642.68 = 797.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.31x = 1,642.68 × 797.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.31x = 1,310,279.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,279.60/1,191.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.87

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