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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.34, 1,396.52 and 791.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.34, 1,396.52 and 791.94 is: 1,091.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.34 : 1,396.52 = 791.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.34/1,396.52 = 791.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.34x = 1,396.52 × 791.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.34x = 1,105,960.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,960.05/1,013.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.40

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