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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.06, 1,605.18 and 795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.06, 1,605.18 and 795 is: 1,191.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.06 : 1,605.18 = 795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.06/1,605.18 = 795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.06x = 1,605.18 × 795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.06x = 1,276,118.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,118.10/1,071.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.45

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