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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.20, 1,466.72 and 796.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.20, 1,466.72 and 796.72 is: 1,099.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.20 : 1,466.72 = 796.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.20/1,466.72 = 796.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.20x = 1,466.72 × 796.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.20x = 1,168,565.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,565.16/1,063.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.10

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