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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.76, 1,399.32 and 794.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.76, 1,399.32 and 794.22 is: 1,096.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.76 : 1,399.32 = 794.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.76/1,399.32 = 794.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.76x = 1,399.32 × 794.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.76x = 1,111,367.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,367.93/1,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.28

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