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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.27, 1,540.71 and 795.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.27, 1,540.71 and 795.33 is: 1,194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.27 : 1,540.71 = 795.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.27/1,540.71 = 795.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.27x = 1,540.71 × 795.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.27x = 1,225,372.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,372.88/1,026.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.01

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