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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.39, 1,500.50 and 792.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.39, 1,500.50 and 792.98 is: 1,095.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.39 : 1,500.50 = 792.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.39/1,500.50 = 792.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.39x = 1,500.50 × 792.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.39x = 1,189,855.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,855.02/1,086.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.24

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