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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.63, 1,477.44 and 792.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.63, 1,477.44 and 792.18 is: 1,092.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.63 : 1,477.44 = 792.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.63/1,477.44 = 792.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.63x = 1,477.44 × 792.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.63x = 1,170,398.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,398.42/1,071.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.17

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