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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.53, 1,561.21 and 795.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.53, 1,561.21 and 795.36 is: 1,096.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.53 : 1,561.21 = 795.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.53/1,561.21 = 795.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.53x = 1,561.21 × 795.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.53x = 1,241,723.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,723.99/1,132.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.42

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