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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.49, 1,464.31 and 795.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.49, 1,464.31 and 795.41 is: 1,097.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.49 : 1,464.31 = 795.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.49/1,464.31 = 795.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.49x = 1,464.31 × 795.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.49x = 1,164,726.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,726.82/1,061.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.26

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