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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.16, 1,576.72 and 794.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.16, 1,576.72 and 794.48 is: 1,191.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.16 : 1,576.72 = 794.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.16/1,576.72 = 794.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.16x = 1,576.72 × 794.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.16x = 1,252,672.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,672.51/1,051.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.70

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