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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.33, 1,458.36 and 796.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.33, 1,458.36 and 796.89 is: 1,097.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.33 : 1,458.36 = 796.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.33/1,458.36 = 796.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.33x = 1,458.36 × 796.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.33x = 1,162,152.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,152.50/1,059.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.06

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