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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.87, 1,437.24 and 792.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.87, 1,437.24 and 792.78 is: 1,093.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.87 : 1,437.24 = 792.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.87/1,437.24 = 792.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.87x = 1,437.24 × 792.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.87x = 1,139,415.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,415.13/1,041.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.63

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