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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.48, 1,498.08 and 791.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.48, 1,498.08 and 791.03 is: 1,091.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.48 : 1,498.08 = 791.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.48/1,498.08 = 791.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.48x = 1,498.08 × 791.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.48x = 1,185,026.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,026.22/1,085.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.71

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