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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.22, 1,401.93 and 795.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.22, 1,401.93 and 795.80 is: 1,097.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.22 : 1,401.93 = 795.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.22/1,401.93 = 795.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.22x = 1,401.93 × 795.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.22x = 1,115,655.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,655.89/1,016.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.85

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