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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.86, 1,389.93 and 795.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.86, 1,389.93 and 795.31 is: 1,096.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.86 : 1,389.93 = 795.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.86/1,389.93 = 795.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.86x = 1,389.93 × 795.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.86x = 1,105,425.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,425.23/1,007.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.80

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