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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.92, 1,526.40 and 797.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.92, 1,526.40 and 797.76 is: 1,101.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.92 : 1,526.40 = 797.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.92/1,526.40 = 797.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.92x = 1,526.40 × 797.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.92x = 1,217,700.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,700.86/1,105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.08

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