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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.67, 1,434.06 and 791.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.67, 1,434.06 and 791.26 is: 1,092.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.67 : 1,434.06 = 791.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.67/1,434.06 = 791.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.67x = 1,434.06 × 791.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.67x = 1,134,710.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,710.73/1,038.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.47

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