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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.50, 1,578.03 and 794.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.50, 1,578.03 and 794.39 is: 1,096.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.50 : 1,578.03 = 794.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.50/1,578.03 = 794.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.50x = 1,578.03 × 794.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.50x = 1,253,571.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,571.25/1,143.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.26

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