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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.12, 1,646.57 and 794.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.12, 1,646.57 and 794.09 is: 1,095.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.12 : 1,646.57 = 794.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.12/1,646.57 = 794.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.12x = 1,646.57 × 794.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.12x = 1,307,530.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,530.87/1,193.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.90

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