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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.15, 1,506.42 and 796.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.15, 1,506.42 and 796.95 is: 1,099.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.15 : 1,506.42 = 796.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.15/1,506.42 = 796.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.15x = 1,506.42 × 796.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.15x = 1,200,541.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,541.42/1,092.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.25

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