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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.60, 1,540.92 and 797.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.60, 1,540.92 and 797.36 is: 1,194.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.60 : 1,540.92 = 797.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.60/1,540.92 = 797.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.60x = 1,540.92 × 797.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.60x = 1,228,667.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,667.97/1,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.51

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