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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.52, 1,459.11 and 795.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.52, 1,459.11 and 795.08 is: 1,097.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.52 : 1,459.11 = 795.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.52/1,459.11 = 795.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.52x = 1,459.11 × 795.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.52x = 1,160,115.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,115.81/1,057.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.01

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