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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.35, 1,648.76 and 796.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.35, 1,648.76 and 796.10 is: 1,098.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.35 : 1,648.76 = 796.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.35/1,648.76 = 796.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.35x = 1,648.76 × 796.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.35x = 1,312,565.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,565.61/1,194.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.98

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