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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.79, 1,811.88 and 792.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.79, 1,811.88 and 792.16 is: 1,187.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.79 : 1,811.88 = 792.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.79/1,811.88 = 792.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.79x = 1,811.88 × 792.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.79x = 1,435,294.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,294.33/1,208.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.38

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