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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.17, 1,427.74 and 794.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.17, 1,427.74 and 794.45 is: 1,096.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.17 : 1,427.74 = 794.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.17/1,427.74 = 794.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.17x = 1,427.74 × 794.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.17x = 1,134,268.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,268.04/1,034.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.79

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