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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.92, 1,399.16 and 795.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.92, 1,399.16 and 795.48 is: 1,094.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.92 : 1,399.16 = 795.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.92/1,399.16 = 795.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.92x = 1,399.16 × 795.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.92x = 1,113,003.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,003.80/1,016.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.49

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