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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.66, 1,458.58 and 795.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.66, 1,458.58 and 795.43 is: 1,097.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.66 : 1,458.58 = 795.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.66/1,458.58 = 795.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.66x = 1,458.58 × 795.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.66x = 1,160,194.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,194.31/1,056.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.98

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