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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.07, 1,513.22 and 792.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.07, 1,513.22 and 792.99 is: 1,188.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.07 : 1,513.22 = 792.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.07/1,513.22 = 792.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.07x = 1,513.22 × 792.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.07x = 1,199,964.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,964.36/1,010.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.00

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