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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.22, 1,502.70 and 794.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.22, 1,502.70 and 794.54 is: 1,098.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.22 : 1,502.70 = 794.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.22/1,502.70 = 794.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.22x = 1,502.70 × 794.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.22x = 1,193,955.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,955.26/1,087.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.17

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