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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.74, 1,499.22 and 792.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.74, 1,499.22 and 792.54 is: 1,092.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.74 : 1,499.22 = 792.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.74/1,499.22 = 792.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.74x = 1,499.22 × 792.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.74x = 1,188,191.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,191.82/1,087.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.35

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