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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.08, 1,395.78 and 792.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.08, 1,395.78 and 792.04 is: 1,091.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.08 : 1,395.78 = 792.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.08/1,395.78 = 792.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.08x = 1,395.78 × 792.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.08x = 1,105,513.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,513.59/1,013.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.24

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