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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.48, 1,401.84 and 792.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.48, 1,401.84 and 792.47 is: 1,092.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.48 : 1,401.84 = 792.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.48/1,401.84 = 792.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.48x = 1,401.84 × 792.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.48x = 1,110,919.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,919.65/1,016.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.91

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