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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.58, 1,481.79 and 795.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.58, 1,481.79 and 795.40 is: 1,096.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.58 : 1,481.79 = 795.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.58/1,481.79 = 795.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.58x = 1,481.79 × 795.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.58x = 1,178,613.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,613.06/1,074.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.82

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