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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.08, 1,398.84 and 791.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.08, 1,398.84 and 791.64 is: 1,093.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.08 : 1,398.84 = 791.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.08/1,398.84 = 791.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.08x = 1,398.84 × 791.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.08x = 1,107,377.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,377.70/1,013.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.08

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