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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.32, 1,834.98 and 791.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.32, 1,834.98 and 791.16 is: 1,184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.32 : 1,834.98 = 791.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.32/1,834.98 = 791.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.32x = 1,834.98 × 791.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.32x = 1,451,762.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,762.78/1,225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.80

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