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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.20, 1,389.18 and 797.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.20, 1,389.18 and 797.22 is: 1,100.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.20 : 1,389.18 = 797.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.20/1,389.18 = 797.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.20x = 1,389.18 × 797.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.20x = 1,107,482.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,482.08/1,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.66

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