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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.80, 1,366.14 and 794.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.80, 1,366.14 and 794.92 is: 1,191.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.80 : 1,366.14 = 794.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.80/1,366.14 = 794.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.80x = 1,366.14 × 794.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.80x = 1,085,972.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,972.01/911.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.02

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