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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.88, 1,458.04 and 795.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.88, 1,458.04 and 795.44 is: 1,096.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.88 : 1,458.04 = 795.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.88/1,458.04 = 795.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.88x = 1,458.04 × 795.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.88x = 1,159,783.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,783.34/1,057.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.33

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