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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.69, 1,534.74 and 791.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.69, 1,534.74 and 791.89 is: 1,186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.69 : 1,534.74 = 791.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.69/1,534.74 = 791.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.69x = 1,534.74 × 791.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.69x = 1,215,345.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,345.26/1,024.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.06

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