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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.76, 1,577.16 and 792.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.76, 1,577.16 and 792.84 is: 1,187.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.76 : 1,577.16 = 792.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.76/1,577.16 = 792.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.76x = 1,577.16 × 792.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.76x = 1,250,435.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,435.53/1,052.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.77

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