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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.86, 1,630.44 and 794.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.86, 1,630.44 and 794.64 is: 1,190.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.86 : 1,630.44 = 794.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.86/1,630.44 = 794.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.86x = 1,630.44 × 794.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.86x = 1,295,612.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,612.84/1,087.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.97

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