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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.16, 1,510.56 and 799.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.16, 1,510.56 and 799.96 is: 1,103.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.16 : 1,510.56 = 799.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.16/1,510.56 = 799.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.16x = 1,510.56 × 799.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.16x = 1,208,387.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,387.58/1,095.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.39

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