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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.32, 1,648.72 and 796.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.32, 1,648.72 and 796.65 is: 1,099.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.32 : 1,648.72 = 796.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.32/1,648.72 = 796.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.32x = 1,648.72 × 796.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.32x = 1,313,447.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,447.60/1,194.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.74

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