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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.88, 1,538.04 and 794.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.88, 1,538.04 and 794.30 is: 1,192.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.88 : 1,538.04 = 794.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.88/1,538.04 = 794.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.88x = 1,538.04 × 794.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.88x = 1,221,665.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,665.17/1,024.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.01

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