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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.16, 1,402.66 and 795.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.16, 1,402.66 and 795.18 is: 1,097.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.16 : 1,402.66 = 795.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.16/1,402.66 = 795.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.16x = 1,402.66 × 795.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.16x = 1,115,367.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,367.18/1,016.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.63

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