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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.32, 1,553.58 and 791.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.32, 1,553.58 and 791.12 is: 1,187.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.32 : 1,553.58 = 791.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.32/1,553.58 = 791.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.32x = 1,553.58 × 791.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.32x = 1,229,068.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,068.21/1,035.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.14

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