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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.68, 1,389.36 and 797.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.68, 1,389.36 and 797.44 is: 1,099.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.68 : 1,389.36 = 797.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.68/1,389.36 = 797.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.68x = 1,389.36 × 797.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.68x = 1,107,931.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,931.24/1,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.49

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