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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.52, 1,458.90 and 793.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.52, 1,458.90 and 793.08 is: 1,096.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.52 : 1,458.90 = 793.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.52/1,458.90 = 793.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.52x = 1,458.90 × 793.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.52x = 1,157,024.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,024.41/1,055.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.17

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