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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.70, 1,435.51 and 791.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.70, 1,435.51 and 791.48 is: 1,091.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.70 : 1,435.51 = 791.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.70/1,435.51 = 791.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.70x = 1,435.51 × 791.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.70x = 1,136,177.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,177.45/1,040.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.74

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