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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.68, 1,482.91 and 796.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.68, 1,482.91 and 796.23 is: 1,097.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.68 : 1,482.91 = 796.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.68/1,482.91 = 796.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.68x = 1,482.91 × 796.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.68x = 1,180,735.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,735.44/1,075.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.66

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