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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.96, 1,530.90 and 793.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.96, 1,530.90 and 793.48 is: 1,188.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.96 : 1,530.90 = 793.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.96/1,530.90 = 793.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.96x = 1,530.90 × 793.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.96x = 1,214,738.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,738.53/1,021.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.64

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