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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.12, 1,603.56 and 795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.12, 1,603.56 and 795 is: 1,191.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.12 : 1,603.56 = 795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.12/1,603.56 = 795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.12x = 1,603.56 × 795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.12x = 1,274,830.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,830.20/1,070.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.30

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