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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.76, 1,385.80 and 794.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.76, 1,385.80 and 794.78 is: 1,097.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.76 : 1,385.80 = 794.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.76/1,385.80 = 794.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.76x = 1,385.80 × 794.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.76x = 1,101,406.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,406.12/1,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.28

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