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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.84, 1,413.54 and 791.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.84, 1,413.54 and 791.56 is: 1,091.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.84 : 1,413.54 = 791.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.84/1,413.54 = 791.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.84x = 1,413.54 × 791.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.84x = 1,118,901.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,901.72/1,024.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.78

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