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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.82, 1,463.52 and 797.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.82, 1,463.52 and 797.38 is: 1,101.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.82 : 1,463.52 = 797.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.82/1,463.52 = 797.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.82x = 1,463.52 × 797.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.82x = 1,166,981.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,981.58/1,059.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.11

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