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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.47, 1,456.92 and 794.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.47, 1,456.92 and 794.03 is: 1,095.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.47 : 1,456.92 = 794.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.47/1,456.92 = 794.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.47x = 1,456.92 × 794.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.47x = 1,156,830.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,830.90/1,056.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.00

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