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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.50, 1,647.59 and 795.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.50, 1,647.59 and 795.83 is: 1,098.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.50 : 1,647.59 = 795.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.50/1,647.59 = 795.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.50x = 1,647.59 × 795.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.50x = 1,311,196.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,196.05/1,193.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.62

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