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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.68, 1,503.18 and 795.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.68, 1,503.18 and 795.48 is: 1,096.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.68 : 1,503.18 = 795.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.68/1,503.18 = 795.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.68x = 1,503.18 × 795.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.68x = 1,195,749.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,749.63/1,090.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.33

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