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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.24, 1,572.32 and 791.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.24, 1,572.32 and 791.33 is: 1,184.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.24 : 1,572.32 = 791.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.24/1,572.32 = 791.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.24x = 1,572.32 × 791.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.24x = 1,244,227.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,227.92/1,050.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.71

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