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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.90, 1,843.72 and 791.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.90, 1,843.72 and 791.26 is: 1,186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.90 : 1,843.72 = 791.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.90/1,843.72 = 791.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.90x = 1,843.72 × 791.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.90x = 1,458,861.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,861.89/1,229.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.16

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