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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.04, 1,648.33 and 796.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.04, 1,648.33 and 796.37 is: 1,099.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.04 : 1,648.33 = 796.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.04/1,648.33 = 796.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.04x = 1,648.33 × 796.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.04x = 1,312,674.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,674.81/1,194.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.35

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