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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.52, 1,427.48 and 795.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.52, 1,427.48 and 795.78 is: 1,099.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.52 : 1,427.48 = 795.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.52/1,427.48 = 795.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.52x = 1,427.48 × 795.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.52x = 1,135,960.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,960.03/1,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.12

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