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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.52, 1,438.52 and 794.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.52, 1,438.52 and 794.40 is: 1,095.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.52 : 1,438.52 = 794.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.52/1,438.52 = 794.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.52x = 1,438.52 × 794.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.52x = 1,142,762.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,762.89/1,043.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.11

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