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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.66, 1,572.95 and 791.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.66, 1,572.95 and 791.76 is: 1,185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.66 : 1,572.95 = 791.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.66/1,572.95 = 791.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.66x = 1,572.95 × 791.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.66x = 1,245,398.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,398.89/1,050.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.35

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