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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.69, 1,444.61 and 797.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.69, 1,444.61 and 797.54 is: 1,100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.69 : 1,444.61 = 797.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.69/1,444.61 = 797.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.69x = 1,444.61 × 797.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.69x = 1,152,123.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,123.05/1,046.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.74

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